Waste Management Case Studies from Developing Countries

Introduction

This is the interdisciplinary book combining environment, educational psychology, health issues, social aspect of governance & leadership and economics.

Focus on Waste

This book focuses on the understanding of waste with types, sources and characterization. It also delineates the history and waste management practices including waste collection, separation, transportation, sorting, storing, recycling and disposal.

Waste Types and Hazards

The book will explore the different types of waste and their hazards associate with the capabilities, health and environmental risks associated with the waste.

Linkages and Practical Applications

This book is the linkages of different chapters from the capacity of local government in waste management, waste handling and processing. The book will provide practical application of waste management using 4Rs principles and how to manage kitchen waste for Bihari Camp, capacity of local government for international context, economics of solid waste management, e-waste management, community engagement and role of youth in waste management and finally the book have a look on the problems of waste management and make way forward for sustainable waste management.