SMALL ENDEAVOR FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENTby Meena Pandey | 26-01-2020 01:37 |
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![]() Etymologically, wastes are the substances or objects which are disposed of or are intended to be disposed of or are required to be disposed of by the provisions of law. Similarly, disposal means any operation which may lead to resource recovery, recycling, reclamation, direct re-use or alternative uses. Improper waste management is the major issue in Nepal that causes unhygienic environment. It is the major cause of spreading disease. People breathing in polluted air of Nepal will have to face surely the critical situation until we find proper solution for this issue. There are several contaminants that are causing this unhygienic environment, one from those is garbage heaps and that is our major concern. With the aim of proper disposal of the domestic wastes, I urged the people living in my community for making compost manure of biodegradable wastes. Also , I requested them to dispose the wastes in the garbage truck who manages wastes by sanitation engineer.So,I requested Mr.Ram Lama who is village chief.So by his concern towards my plead he has managed garbage truck who comes to collect non-biodegradable garbage.This has made people to be freed from burning the plastic which directly or indirectly harms to the lives in the community. 10 Steps for integrated solid waste management: 1)Assess existing situation on generation and management of solid waste. 2)Prepare plan for integrated solid waste management system. 3)Design and implement an effective waste collection and transportation system. 4)Maximize waste reduction ,composting and recycling 5)Develop and operate sanitary landfill for non-recyclable waste 6)Establish a system for special and hazardous waste management 7)Moblize local communities 8)Encourage private sector participation 9)Strengthen institutional framework 10)Strenthen financial management for solid waste management. Eventually, I would like to thank this elite platform which energize me to act locally. |