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- Title
Integrated approach to solid waste management in Chennai: an Indian metro city.
- Authors
Kurian Joseph; Rajendiran, S.; Senthilnathan, R.; Rakesh, M.
- Abstract
Management of municipal solid waste is a major problem for most of the Indian cities due to the growing urban population and per capita waste generation rate, inadequate public participation and the deplorable organizational and financial capacities of urban local bodies. This article highlights the interventions required for sustainable solid waste management in Indian cities by analyzing the waste generation, collection, and disposal scenario of a metro city in India along with the regulatory and institutional frame work. It advocates a phased and integrated approach taking into account the operational hurdles and the capacity building of local bodies with the support of educational organizations.
- Subjects
CHENNAI (India); INDIA; INDUSTRIAL wastes; INTEGRATED solid waste management; HAZARDOUS waste management
- Publication
Journal of Material Cycles & Waste Management, 2012, Vol 14, Issue 2, p75
- ISSN
1438-4957
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10163-012-0046-0