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Similar to other environmental problems, solid waste has also multiple solutions.
But the solution to one problem should not end up in another problem.
Table 8.2 provides a list of advantages and disadvantages for some of waste management options.
Generation
Onsite
storage
Collection
Transfer
Transport
Processing
Disposal
Fig. 8.4 Stages of solid waste management
Table 8.1 Common terms used in solid waste management
Sl.
No. Term
Definition
1.
Waste collection points/
centres
Place where waste is collected before sending for
processing/disposal
2.
Waste treatment storage
disposal facility (TSDF)
Facility which has capacity to store, treat, dispose waste
3.
Waste dismantling facility
Facility which has capacity to dismantle waste (such as
end-of-life vehicle or electronic equipment) but does not
has capability to recycle
4.
Waste recycling facility
Facility which has the capacity to recycle waste
5.
Waste to energy facility
Facility which has capacity to generate energy from
waste
6.
Common biomedical waste
treatment and disposal facility
Facility that collects biomedical waste from generators of
such waste for treatment and disposal
7.
Co-processing units
Units where waste is used as a source of energy, or as raw
material, or both
8.
Waste transfer stations
Location where local waste collection vehicles
accumulate waste before to loading into bigger vehicles
8.2 Storage