Lecture 2 Solid Waste Management System

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What are the effects of poor solid waste management on surroundings?

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Littering, bad odour, breeding ground for pests and diseases.

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What are the key elements of a solid waste management (SWM) system?

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Waste generation, handling and separation, collection system, transfer and transport, processing and transformation, disposal.

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What is waste generation?

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Activities where materials are identified as no longer valuable and are discarded or gathered for disposal.

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What is the importance of waste handling and separation?

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It involves managing wastes until they are stored for collection and is crucial for effective waste management.

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What are the two types of waste collection mentioned?

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Primary collection and secondary collection.

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What factors affect the solid waste management system?

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Institutional, social, financial, economic, technical, and environmental factors.

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How can local governments ensure citizen participation in waste management planning?

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By involving citizens in all phases of management planning to gain awareness and acceptance.

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What solutions are suggested for improving solid waste management in developing countries?

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Community involvement, increasing government efficiency, and proper handling of hazardous waste.

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What is the importance of financial planning in solid waste management?

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To cover planning, capital, operating, and monitoring costs, ensuring safe waste disposal.