Municipal Solid Waste Management-Review Article

Municipal solid waste management (MSWM) is one of the major environmental problem of India cities. Improper Management of municipal solid waste (MSW) causes hazards inhabitants. Various studies reveal that about 90% of MSW disposed of unscientifically in open dumps and landfills, creating problems to public health and the environment. Most cities do not collect the totality of waste collected, only a fraction receives proper disposal. The insufficient collection and inappropriate disposal of solid wastes represent source of water, land and air pollution and pose risks to human health and the environment. Municipal solid waste management is characterized by inefficient collection methods, insufficient coverage of the collection system and improper disposal. An integrated planning and capacity building is required backed by financial support to control the situation. Life cycle assessment, categorization, recycling and reduction in all types of waste and proper land filling are required. This paper is a review of waste management system, its elements & disposal system of waste. It has seen that the waste management system should adopt by proper collection, storage, processing, transport & disposal of waste so that the impacts of waste can be minimized & the quality of life can be improved. This paper proposes a discussion about municipal solid waste types and management, waste disposal and environmental issue.