22-04-2014, 04:25 PM
Studies on Municipal Solid Waste Management In Madurai City - A Case Study
Abstract
Solid waste management is a worldwide phenomenon. It is a big challenge all over the world for human beings. The
problem of municipal solid waste management (MSWM) is also prevailing in the urban environment of Madurai. Therefore the
present study was taken to find out the problems and prospects of Municipal solid waste in Madurai city. A detailed investigation
was made regarding the methods of practices associated with sources, quantity generated, collection, transportation, storage,
treatment and disposal of Municipal solid waste in Madurai city. The data concerning to SWM in Madurai was obtained through
individual field visit, interacting with people and authentic record of corporation. Photographic evidences were also made about
generation, storage, collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of MSW. This study reveals that the present system of
MSWM in Madurai city is not satisfactory based on Municipal Solid Waste Rules 2000.