Waste is unavoidable by product of human activities. Economic development, urbanization, and improving living standards in cities, have led to increasing in the quantity and complexity of generated waste. In the present study, the environmental problems of the existed dumpsites at Pondicherry, India were assessed. Leachate quality of the existed dumpsites, physical and chemical characteristics of solid waste generated at present were also studied. Considering various criteria, a suitable landfill site was identified for the solid waste disposal of Pondicherry using GIS. A preliminary design for the proposed landfill site with transit stations was identified. A proposed route for transportation of solid waste from the transit stations to the proposed landfill site was also suggested. The number of vehicles required for transportation and their time schedule was determined. Suitable solid waste management options for Pondicherry were evaluated.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- General
- Problems and Constraints in Solid Waste Management
- Scenario of Solid Waste Management in India
- Solid Waste Management in Pondicherry
- Geographic Information System
- Need of the Study
- Objectives
- Study Area
- Review of Literature
- General
- Solid Waste Management
- Impacts of Solid Waste Disposal
- Solid Waste Disposal Options
- Site Selection for Solid Waste Disposal
- Applications of Geographical Information System
- Methodology
- General
- Steps Adopted in the Present Study
- Assessment of Environmental Problems at the Dumpsites
- Selection of Sanitary Landfill Site
- Preliminary Design for Sanitary Landfill
- Proposed Routing for Waste Transportation
- Evaluation of Solid Waste Management Options
- Results and Discussion
- General
- Assessment of Environmental Problems at the Dumpsites
- Selection of Sanitary Landfill Site
- Assessment of Environmental Suitability of the Proposed Landfill Site
- Preliminary Sanitary Landfill Design
- Proposed Route for Solid Waste Transportation
- Suggestions for Best Management Practices in Pondicherry
- Summary and Conclusions
- Summary
- Conclusions
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work examines the challenges and opportunities of solid waste management in Pondicherry, India, focusing on identifying a suitable landfill site using Geographic Information System (GIS) and evaluating best management practices. It aims to contribute to the development of a sustainable and environmentally sound waste management system for the city.
- Assessment of environmental impacts of existing dumpsites on groundwater, air, and leachate
- Application of GIS for optimized landfill site selection
- Evaluation of the environmental suitability of the proposed landfill site
- Development of a preliminary sanitary landfill design
- Proposal of a solid waste collection strategy, including routing, vehicle requirements, and time schedules
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1 provides an overview of the solid waste management challenges in India, highlighting the increasing waste generation due to rapid urbanization. It introduces the specific context of Pondicherry, its geographic, meteorological, and waste management practices, and the need for a comprehensive solution.
Chapter 2 reviews the existing literature on solid waste management, focusing on the impacts of waste disposal on the environment, various waste management options, and the use of GIS for site selection. It outlines the importance of considering social equity, technical feasibility, and economic considerations in the siting and operation of landfills.
Chapter 3 details the methodology employed in the study. It involves a two-stage approach: assessing the environmental problems of existing dumpsites and characterizing waste generation, followed by identifying a suitable landfill site using GIS and evaluating disposal options.
Chapter 4 presents and discusses the results of the study, including the assessment of environmental problems at existing dumpsites, the identification of suitable landfill sites, and the evaluation of solid waste management options for Pondicherry. It also provides detailed information on the design and routing aspects of the proposed landfill and waste transportation system.
Chapter 5 summarizes the key findings of the study and draws conclusions on the environmental problems associated with existing dumpsites, the effectiveness of GIS in landfill site selection, and the potential of different waste management options for Pondicherry. It highlights the importance of public participation, institutional reforms, and private sector involvement in achieving sustainable solid waste management.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Solid waste management, landfill, GIS, environmental impact assessment, site selection, waste characterization, waste transportation, Pondicherry, India, sustainability, best management practices, public participation, institutional reforms, private sector participation.
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- Usha Natesan (Author), Dr. V.R. Sumathi (Author), 2021, Solid Waste Management in an Indian Scenario, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/994327
