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8.3 Transportation
Transportation of waste is required where in situ processing and disposal are not
done. The waste from the point of generation to waste collection point/centre to
processing/treatment to disposal can be done by many combinations. Figure 8.15
shows the nodes and paths in waste transportation. The nodes 2 and 3 being optional,
solid waste generated needs to be disposed to avoid negative consequences of accumulation at the point of generation.
Waste transportation can be done via the following:
• Air.
– Aircrafts.
• Water.
– Ships.
– Boats.
• Land.
– Animal-driven cart.
– Bicycle.
– Bus.
Fig. 8.14 Storage of empty chemical containers
8.3 Transportation