Author: Scheu Manfred
Place: UK
Publisher: WEDC
Year: 1994
Pages: 142
ISBN: 0 906055 40 7
Source: Received from NAGAR
Subject: Waste Management
Sub-Subject: Solid Waste Management
Keyword: Solid Waste Management
Shelf: C6R5
Accession No: B1502
Contents: Part A- Administrative and Financial Aspects of Solid Waste Management in K West Ward, Bombay: A 1- Introduction A 2- Description of the Study Area A 3- Organisation and Manpower A 4- Involvement of the Private Sector A 5- Legal Provisions, Environmental Issues and Enforcement A 6- Finances A 7- Conclusion Appendices Part B- Primary Collection and Storage in K-West Ward, Bombay: B 1- Introduction B 2- Primary Collection and Storage of Solid Waste B 3- Operations in Jogeshwari SWM-District B 4- Investigations in Slum Areas B 5- Observations in Other Housing Areas B 6- Management of Market Wastes Part C- Collection and Transport in K-West Ward Bombay: C 1: Introduction C 2: Studies of Vehicle Operations C 3: Vehicle Maintenance and Availability Appendix CC-I: Work Study Observations Appendix CC-II: Calculations of Costs Appendix CC-II: Data from Vehicle Workshops Records Part D- Resource Recovery and Disposal in Bombay: D 1- Introduction D 2- Landfill D 3- Recycling D 4: Other Methods of Resource Recovery Appendices
Abstract: This study examines solid waste management (SWM) in K West Ward, Bombay (1992), focusing on administrative, financial, operational, and environmental aspects. It covers the organizational structure, private sector involvement, and legal provisions. Primary waste collection and storage practices in various areas, including slums and markets, are analyzed, highlighting operational challenges. The report also evaluates waste collection, vehicle operations, and maintenance, identifying efficiency gaps. Lastly, resource recovery methods, such as recycling and landfill management, are explored. The findings offer key insights into urban waste management, emphasizing the need for efficient systems to address growing waste challenges in cities.