Harshalkumar Satishbhai Patel

Dr. Tushar N. Desai

Abstract

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is a combination of industrial and household waste generated by humans and it can be hazardous to the environment and living organisms. The solid waste generation rate in India varies between 0.3 to 0.6 kg/capita/day. The MSW generated in India have foremost categories of waste are Biodegradable waste, Recyclable material, composite waste and household hazardous waste. Municipal solid waste management (MSWM) is a key aspect of sustainable urban development. MSWM includes activities including the generation, storage, collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of solid waste. The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of different methods used for the treatment of MSW in India. This paper also presents the current status of the MSWM and the requirement of sustainable waste management is discussed. The paper also provides the initiatives taken by the Government of India (GOI) along with future challenges for MSWM in India.

Keywords- Waste Management, Waste treatment, Waste Collection, Waste Recycling, Waste Disposal