TITLE:
Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management in the Farmgate Area of Dhaka North City Corporation
AUTHORS:
Seyedali Mirmotalebi, Shoeb Rahman, Mayida Rubya Tithi, Imran Khan Apu
KEYWORDS:
Solid Waste Management, Dhaka North City Corporation, Sustainable Growth, Integrated Waste Management Practice, Waste Recycling
JOURNAL NAME:
World Journal of Engineering and Technology,
Vol.12 No.1,
December
28,
2023
ABSTRACT: This investigation is focused on conducting a thorough analysis of
Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM). MSWM encompasses a range of
interdisciplinary measures that govern the various stages involved in managing
unwanted or non-utilizable solid materials, commonly known as rubbish, trash,
junk, refuse, and garbage. These stages include generation, storage,
collection, recycling, transportation, handling, disposal, and monitoring. The
waste materials mentioned in this context exhibit a wide range of items, such
as organic waste from food and vegetables, paper, plastic, polyethylene, iron, tin
cans, deceased animals, byproducts from demolition activities, manure, and
various other discarded materials. This study aims to provide insights into the
possibilities of enhancing solid waste management in the Farmgate area of Dhaka
North City Corporation (DNCC). To accomplish this objective, the research
examines the conventional waste management methods employed in this area. It
conducts extensive field surveys, collecting valuable data through interviews
with local residents and key individuals involved in waste management, such as
waste collectors, dealers, intermediate dealers, recyclers, and shopkeepers.
The results indicate that significant amounts of distinct waste categories are
produced daily. These include food and vegetable waste, which amount to 52.1
tons/day; polythene and plastic, which total 4.5 tons/day; metal and tin-can
waste, which amounts to 1.4 tons/day; and paper waste, which totals 5.9
tons/day. This study highlights the significance of promoting environmental
consciousness to effectively shape the attitudes of urban residents toward
waste disposal and management. It emphasizes the need for collaboration between
authorities and researchers to improve the current waste management system.