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2024 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

Solid and Liquid Waste Management in Urban and Rural Areas: Current Practices and Future Perspectives

Authors : Anirudh Pratap Singh Raman, Mohd Aslam, Prashant Singh, Garima Pandey, Pallavi Jain, Kamlesh Kumari

Published in: Integrated Waste Management

Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore

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Abstract

Solid and liquid waste management is critical to environmental sustainability and public health in urban and rural areas. This chapter overviews the various techniques and applications employed in managing waste in these diverse settings. In urban areas, the exponential growth of populations has led to an ever-increasing volume of waste, necessitating innovative solutions. The primary techniques include source segregation, recycling, and waste-to-energy conversion. Source segregation encourages residents to separate their waste into categories, making it easier to recycle and manage. Recycling programs are gaining prominence, diverting materials such as paper, plastic, and glass from landfills. Waste-to-energy facilities are also increasingly utilized, converting non-recyclable waste into electricity and heat, thereby reducing the burden on landfills. Conversely, rural areas face distinct challenges in waste management. The techniques applied in these regions focus on simplicity and sustainability. Open dumping and uncontrolled disposal have been common practices, but they are unsustainable and pose environmental hazards. Rural communities often implement community-based composting and organic farming techniques, utilizing biodegradable waste to enrich agricultural soil. Furthermore, decentralized waste management systems, such as biogas production from organic waste, offer dual benefits of waste reduction and clean energy generation, contributing to self-sufficiency in energy. This chapter also explores the crucial role of technological advancements in waste management. In urban areas, the use of smart bins, sensor-based monitoring, and data analytics optimizes waste collection routes, reducing operational costs and environmental impact. In rural areas, low-cost innovations like low-tech biodigesters for biogas generation are instrumental in reducing waste-related challenges.

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Metadata
Title
Solid and Liquid Waste Management in Urban and Rural Areas: Current Practices and Future Perspectives
Authors
Anirudh Pratap Singh Raman
Mohd Aslam
Prashant Singh
Garima Pandey
Pallavi Jain
Kamlesh Kumari
Copyright Year
2024
Publisher
Springer Nature Singapore
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-0823-9_7