Solid Waste Management: An Indian Perspective

About the Solid Waste An Indian Perspective Solid Waste Management (SWM) is a multidimensional and challenging task. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) has assumed alarming proportions. Public agencies are not dealing effectively with its growing magnitude. These cannot be exclusively held responsible for this. With increased economic growth the problems associated with SWM are bound to become more complex. We have to generate reliable information and awareness about negative effects of solid waste on health and environment. Debates on Economy Environment linkages have sidetracked these aspects. There is thus need for an informed understanding of the underlying issues. Against this backdrop the present book attempts to weave together central issues I their proper perspective. It is expected to prove a useful addition to the received literature on solid waste management. Contents Acknowledgements List of Contributions Introduction Waste-The Business of Exclusion Solid Waste Management in India Environmental Policies and A Legal Panorama Vermicompositing Bio-conversion Technology through the use of Bio-Solids and Green Waste Technological Options for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)-Treatment and Disposal Role of Civic Bodies in Waste Management Capacity Building for Waste Management-Toolkits for Preparation of Master Plan for Solid Waste Management Pricing of Solid Waste for Effective Management Hazardous Challenges and Remedies Status of E-waste Management in Delhi Solid Waste Management and Related Health Hazards Management of Solid Waste & Its Effects on A Case Study of South Delhi An Analytical Overview of Solid Waste A Case Study of Delhi Sustainable Decentralized Solid Waste Management Domestic Solid Waste Management-A Case Study of Gaziabad District of UP Municipal Solid Waste A Case Study of "The City of Taj"