scholarly journals Quantitative Assessment Method of Illegal Dumping in Small Rivers Case Study: Neamţ County, Romania

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florin Constantin MIHAI
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Quantitative Assessment ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
The Other ◽  
Small Rivers ◽  
Waste Collection ◽  
Carpathian Region

Poor waste management facilities from Romanian rural areas lead touncontrolled waste disposal on improper sites. These bad practices arefrequently in the proximity of built-up areas , therefore, the small riversinside these areas are susceptible to waste dumping. The paper aims todevelop a quantitative assessment method of waste disposed into such smallrivers from extra-Carpathian region of Neam . The lack of organized waste collection servicesfrom 2003 lead to high values of waste disposed in such rivers frequentlyover 15 t/yr for each one. Despite some improvements compared to 2003 thesmall rivers inside built-up areas of villages are still highly exposed towaste dumping. The values vary depending on demographic and geographicfeatures of each locality and on the other side, due to the presence of anorganized waste collection system.The results and comparative analysisbetween 2003 and 2010 show some positive changes but the illegal dumpingissue is far from being eliminated.

scholarly journals Quantitative Assessment Method of Illegal Dumping in Small Rivers Case Study: NeamÈ› County, Romania

2013 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 397-402
Author(s):  
Florin Constantin MIHAI
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Quantitative Assessment ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
The Other ◽  
Small Rivers ◽  
Waste Collection ◽  
Carpathian Region ◽  
Illegal Dumping

Poor waste management facilities  from Romanian rural areas lead to uncontrolled waste disposal on improper sites. These bad practices are frequently   in the the proximity of built-up areas , therefore, the  small rivers inside these areas are susceptible  to waste dumping. The paper aims to develop  a quantitative  assessment  method  of waste disposed into  such small rivers from extra-Carpathian region of Neamț county. The lack of organized waste collection services from 2003 lead to high values of waste disposed in such rivers frequently over 15  t/yr  for each one. Despite some improvements compared to 2003 the small rivers inside  built-up areas of villages are still highly exposed to waste dumping. The values vary depending on demographic and geographic features of each locality and on the other side, due to the presence of an organized waste collection system.The results and  comparative analysis between 2003 and 2010 show some positive changes but the illegal dumping issue is far from being eliminated. 

scholarly journals TOURISM IMPLICATIONS ON LOCAL WASTE MANAGEMENT. CASE STUDY: NEAM COUNTY, ROMANIA

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florin Constantin MIHAI
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Local Scale ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Potential Source ◽  
Management Case Study

The paper examines tourism as a potential source of waste generation inurban and rural areas from Neam County. An assessment method is proposed andthe final result is mapping the process at local scale. In order to analyzethe tourismimpact on the local waste management system, the waste generated by tourists(estimated values) is related to local household waste generation. Thispaper outlines the disparities within cities and communes and it alsoanalyses the bad practices of tourists supported by field observations

scholarly journals Determining rural areas vulnerable to illegal dumping using GIS techniques. Case study: Neamț county, Romania

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florin Constantin MIHAI
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Regional Scale ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
Carpathian Region ◽  
Illegal Dumping

The paper aims to mapping the potential vulnerable areas to illegal dumpingof household waste from rural areas in the extra- Carpathian region ofNeamț County. These areas are ordinary in the proximity of built-up areasand buffers areas of 1km were delimited for every locality. Based onvarious map layers in vector formats ( land use, rivers, buil-up areas,roads etc) an assessment method is performed to highlight the potentialareas vulnerable to illegal dumping inside these buffer areas at localscale. The results are corelated to field observations and currentsituation of waste management systems. The maps outline local disparitiesdue to various geographical conditions of county. This approach is anecesary tool in EIA studies particularly for rural waste managementsystems at local and regional scale which are less studied in currentliterature than urban areas.

scholarly journals Transformation of the municipal waste management sector in Poland. A case study of the Świętokrzyskie Region

Management ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-190
Author(s):  
Magdalena Rybaczewska-Błażejowska
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
Waste Collection ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Waste Hierarchy ◽  
New Model ◽  
Municipal Waste Management

Summary The article discusses the transformation of the municipal waste management sector in Poland, taking place during 2011- 2013, upon the case study of the Świętokrzyskie Region. The pivotal assumptions of the new model of municipal waste management in Poland are: the change of the owner of municipal waste that became communities, the improvement of the municipal waste collection, transportation and processing, and finally regionalization that means the division of the territory of Poland into municipal waste management regions. The research conducted among local authorities of the Świętokrzyskie Region has revealed that the system solutions applied in the field of municipal waste management, being currently implemented in Poland, though they are not free from socio-economic threats, lead to the fulfilment of the waste hierarchy, including the increasing levels of recycling and the reduction of bio-waste disposal.

scholarly journals Wpływ regulacji prawnych na gospodarkę odpadami komunalnymi w wybranych gminach wiejskich

2017 ◽  
pp. 83-95
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Sobolewska ◽  
Mariusz Sobolewski
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Management System ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
Waste Collection ◽  
Considerable Part ◽  
Rural Districts ◽  
Waste Management System ◽  
Municipal Waste Management

The objective of this article is to determine changes in municipal waste management in rural areas after introduction of a new waste management system in 2012. The study includes rural districts of Bielski and Hajnowski administrative districts. The results show that the changes made have contributed to the improvement of waste management in rural areas. The amount of municipal waste collected increased by about 42 kg/inhabitant/year. A considerable part of the population (above 93%) started to separate waste. The new waste management system resulted in considerable costs increase. In a two-person households, which constitute the most in this analysis, the charges for municipal waste disposal increased from 51 to 533%, depending on the rural district and the method of waste collection (mixed waste, separated waste).

scholarly journals THE PROCESS OF CLOSING DOWN RURAL LANDFILLS CASE STUDY: NEAMT COUNTY

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florin Constantin MIHAI
Keyword(s):  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
Waste Collection ◽  
Main Method ◽  
Sanitation Services

Landfilling is the main method for municipal waste disposal in Romania.Access to sanitation services are limited on rural territory and that leadstouncontrolled waste disposal with negative implications on the geosystem.Implementation of EU acquis on waste disposal from rural areas requireslocalauthorities to close the landfills by July 16, 2009 . Following thisdeadline,municipalities are obliged to provide waste collection and transportationto theexisting urban landfills. Under these conditions,this article is proposinga territorialreview of closing and rehabilitation of rural landfills from Neamt county.Also, thispaper analyzed the existing environmental dysfunctions supported by fieldobservations.

scholarly journals Quantitative assessment of household waste disposed in floodplains of rivers from extra-Carpathian region of Neamț county, Romania

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florin Constantin MIHAI
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Quantitative Assessment ◽  
Average Distance ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Floodplain River ◽  
Environmental Threat ◽  
Carpathian Region ◽  
Illegal Dumping ◽  
Potential Impact

This paper aims to develop a method which estimates the amounts ofhousehold waste disposed (HWD) by rural localities in floodplains of riversfrom the sub Carpathian sector ( Bistrița, Cracău, Ozana) and also fromcorridor valleys sector of Moldova and Siret rivers. This approach takesinto the consideration the average distance between the outer limits ofbuilt-up area (village) and floodplain (river) in order to calculate thespecific indicators. This method is applied for 2003 and 2010 with a viewto highlighting the potential impact of illegal dumping on rivers sectorsfrom the extra-Carpathian region between pre-accession and post-accessionperiods. Poor waste management facilities from rural areas lead to this badpractice which prevailed during 2003-2009. Recent improvements in thissector, particularly after the closure of rural dumpsites (16 July 2009)will mitigate this environmental threat which it is also specific to othersrural regions from Romania.

scholarly journals A Capabilities-Led Approach to Assessing Technological Solutions for a Rural Community

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1398
Author(s):  
Xinfang Wang ◽  
Rosie Day ◽  
Dan Murrant ◽  
Antonio Diego Marín ◽  
David Castrejón Botello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Community ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Unintended Consequences ◽  
Energy Services ◽  
Grid Systems ◽  
Technological Interventions ◽  
Solution Design ◽  
Improve Access

To improve access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy in rural areas of the global south, off-grid systems using renewable generation and energy storage are often proposed. However, solution design is often technology-driven, with insufficient consideration of social and cultural contexts. This leads to a risk of unintended consequences and inappropriate systems that do not meet local needs. To address this problem, this paper describes the application of a capabilities-led approach to understanding a community’s multi-dimensional energy poverty and assessing their needs as they see them, in order to better design suitable technological interventions. Data were collected in Tlamacazapa, Mexico, through site visits and focus groups with men and women. These revealed the ways in which constrained energy services undermined essential capabilities, including relating to health, safety, relationships and earning a living, and highlighted the specific ways in which improved energy services, such as lighting, cooking and mechanical power could improve capabilities in the specific context of Tlamacazapa. Based on these findings, we propose some potential technological interventions to address these needs. The case study offers an illustration of an assessment method that could be deployed in a variety of contexts to inform the design of appropriate technological interventions.

Assessment of the Implementation of Proper Solid Waste Management of The Residents In Bonbon, Clarin, Bohol

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Daisy Ganados ◽  
Jessebel Gencianos ◽  
Ruth Ann Faith Mata ◽  
Christopher Sam Pates ◽  
Christine Mariesalvatiera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Waste Collection ◽  
Zero Waste ◽  
Planning And Control ◽  
And Control

Solid waste management is the process of collecting and treating solid wastes. It also offers solutions for recycling items that do not belong to garbage or trash. Reducing and eliminating the adverse impact of waste materials on human health and the environment supports economic development. Quality of life is the primary goal of solid waste management. To ensure environmental best practices, content or hazard potential and solid waste must be managed systematically, and it is needed to be incorporated into ecological planning. This study aimed to assess Bonbon, Clarin, Bohol residents towards the proper implementation of solid waste management. The quantitative-descriptive method of research was used with the aid of a modified standardized survey questionnaire. The data showed that mothers or married respondents aged 21-30 got the highest percentage. Therefore, it shows that they are the ones primarily in charge of household waste management. The Assessment of the implementation of Solid Waste Management was conducted per dimension: Planning and Control, Zero Waste Collection Service, and Waste Disposal System. According to the results, the dimension of Planning and Control was labeled as Strongly Implemented, Zero Waste Collection Service was marked as Moderately Implemented, and Waste Disposal System was categorized as Moderately Not Implemented. Therefore, it shows that the Solid Waste Management in Bonbon, Clarin, Bohol was moderately implemented. Thus, the study's outcome served as a guide to enhance their best practices for the full implementation and sustainability of solid waste management in their locality.

scholarly journals City with Smart Waste Management: Introducing Waste Bin Technologies

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (02) ◽  
pp. 1032-1038
Author(s):  
Arya Majidi
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Human Life ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Waste Collection ◽  
Waste Production ◽  
The Internet Of Things

Population growth and urbanization have led to an increase in the rate of waste production, the lack of timely and proper management of which will have adverse effects on human life and the environment. Since most of the waste management costs are spent on waste collection and transportation, it is necessary to find solutions to control the huge costs of this sector. On the other hand, today, intelligent technologies are used globally as solutions to meet challenges in various fields such as agriculture to improve agro-industrial production, transportation, and waste management, which creates a concept called smart cities. One of the categories that has changed the concept of cities and made them have easier and smarter answers to various events and needs is the "Internet of Things", in which many cases and infrastructures with new hardware technologies and Software are integrated. Waste collection is no exception to this rule and efforts have been made to make it smarter. In this research, some of the latest innovations presented globally in order to make trash smarter have been examined.

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