Waste Management

In affluent countries, the main motivations for waste reduction are frequently related to the high cost and scarcity of suitable sites associated with the establishment… Read More »Importance of Waste Reduction

Experience has shown that designing one neatly-packaged, systematic approach for communities to achieve the greatest possible measure of integrated waste management benefits may be difficult.… Read More »8 Guiding Principles of Integrated Waste Management (IWM)

There are several ways to describe integrated waste management and its benefits. Perhaps the best way for our purposes is to look at the effect… Read More »Practical Applications of Integrated Waste Management for Rural Communities

Integrated Waste Management, or IWM, is a tool to determine the most energy-efficient, least-polluting ways to deal with the various components and items of a… Read More »Concept Integrated Waste Management (IWM)

The fuel efficiency of cattle dung is 11% and that of Biogas from same dung is 60%, Biogas technology holds promise of revolutionizing energy scene-conserving… Read More »Fuel Efficiency of Biogas and Biogas Plant Construction

We have previously described most conventional methods/technologies for solid waste treatment available to all especially in the third world or developing economies. We shall use… Read More »Other Methods/Technologies for Solid Waste Treatment

In our earlier discussions of solid waste concept, we noted that the history of waste is closely tied to the varied activities undertaken by man… Read More »Traditional Solid Waste Disposal Methods

The hygienic storage of refuse is achieved through the following: The provision of adequate and sufficient number of containers (waste bins) to hold to hold… Read More »Criteria for Hygienic Storage of Solid Waste

A typical waste management system in a low- or middle-income country includes the following elements: Waste generation and storage Segregation, reuse, and recycling at the… Read More »Elements of Solid Waste Management Processes

The hierarchy of waste management and the concept of sustainable waste management have led to the development of alternative waste treatment and disposal options rather… Read More »Other Waste Treatment Technologies

The creation of “black diesel” is a necessary processing and conversion step when used in combination with conventional diesel fuel grades. Some people explore with… Read More »7 Steps on How to Burn Waste Motor Oil in a Diesel Engine

Ever since the creation of man, or more markedly since he fell out of the favor of his creator, man had undertaken daily economic activities… Read More »Concept / Definition of Solid Wastes

Solid waste can be categorized as refuse, garbage, rubbish, ash, clinkers etc. We will describe them further below. However, in most situations the words can… Read More »Types of Solid Waste and Sources of Solid Waste

Different writers vary their opinion on the classification of solid waste. It may be categorized according to its origin (domestic, industrial, commercial, construction or institutional);… Read More »Classification of Solid Waste

The sight of a dustbin overflowing and the stench rising from it are all too familiar sights and smells of a crowded city. You look… Read More »Definition and Objectives of Solid Waste Management

These are operational rules that will no doubt be followed in carrying out effective solid waste management programmes or services. These principles include the: –… Read More »Principles of Solid Waste and Waste Management Hierarchy

Waste reduction is both environmentally and economically beneficial both to society as a whole, and to businesses and the community. Waste reduction at source involves… Read More »Proper Waste Reduction Process

The hierarchy of waste management, places waste reduction at the top, followed by re-use, recycling, recovery and finally disposal. Waste reduction is synonymous with waste… Read More »Proper Wastes Treatment and Disposal Methods