Planning

An MRF unit, depending on the level of complexity, will consist of a combination of units in varying degrees of mechanization Pre-sorting: Bulky and contaminated wastes hamper further sorting or processing in the facility; mechanical or manual pre-sorting is essential […]

A material recovery facility (MRF) is a place where non-biodegradable or recyclable solid waste collected from the doorstep is segregated, sorted and various components of recyclable waste recovered from it for resale. The MRF accepts mixtures of waste fractions (non-biodegradable […]

Larger capacity vehicles should transport waste from the secondary or tertiary collection point (depot or transfer station) to the processing and treatment facility or landfill. The types of vehicles should synchronise well with containers placed at depots or transfer stations […]

CONCEPT OF BIN-LESS AREA OR CITY Wherever possible, it is advisable to synchronise primary collection and  secondary collection, thereby avoiding the need for secondary storage bins or depots. Secondary storage Storage depots are required for secondary collection of waste in […]

•The compactor is an appropriate vehicle for collecting biodegradable and recyclable component of MSW •Skip loaders/ Hook loaders are preferred for collecting inert waste or Construction and Demolition waste •Waste may be transferred to the transfer station if the processing […]

Primary collection vehicles should meet local requirements. Before selecting a vehicle for primary collection, it is advisable to assess the  amount of waste generated, local climatic conditions, topography of the area, and available facilities for repair and maintenance of vehicles. […]

The SWM Rules, 2016 defines segregation as sorting and separate storage of various components of solid waste namely •biodegradable wastes including agriculture and dairy waste, •non biodegradable wastes including recyclable waste, •non- recyclable combustible waste, •sanitary waste and  non recyclable […]

According to their Properties Biodegradable solid wastes are those that can be broken down (decomposed) into their constituent elements by bacteria and other micro-organisms. Food waste, manures and waste from producing crops are the main biodegradable wastes. Non-biodegradable (also sometimes called inorganic) […]

Preparation of a Municipal Solid Waste Management Plan – A Seven Step Approach STEP 1: POLICIES, PROGRAMMES & LEGAL FRAMEWORK • Identify National and State Policies/ Strategies and their Goals • State Level/Regional/District SWM Strategies/Policies • Identify Overall Goals for […]

The activities associated with the management of municipal solid wastes from the point of generation to final disposal can be grouped into the six functional elements: 1.Waste generation 2.Waste handling and sorting, storage and processing at the source 3.Collection 4.Sorting, […]