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What is waste management?


 Waste management (or waste disposal) includes the processes and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal. This includes the collection, transport, treatment and disposal of waste, together with monitoring and regulation of the waste management process and waste-related laws, technologies, economic mechanisms.






What is waste?


Waste can be solid, liquid, or gaseous and each type has different methods of disposal and management. Waste management deals with all types of waste, including industrial, biological, household, municipal, organic, biomedical, radioactive wastes. In some cases, waste can pose a threat to human health.[2] Health issues are associated throughout the entire process of waste management. Health issues can also arise indirectly or directly. Directly, through the handling of solid waste, and indirectly through the consumption of water, soil and food. Waste is produced by [3] human activity, for example, the extraction and processing of raw materials.[4] Waste management is intended to reduce adverse effects of waste on human health, the environment, planetary resources and aesthetics.


Waste management


Waste management practices are not uniform among countries (developed and developing nations); regions (urban and rural areas), and residential and industrial sectors can all take different approaches.

Proper management of waste is important for building sustainable and liveable cities, but it remains a challenge for many developing countries and cities. A report found that effective waste management is relatively expensive, usually comprising 20%–50% of municipal budgets. Operating this essential municipal service requires integrated systems that are efficient, sustainable, and socially supported.[6] A large portion of waste management practices deal with municipal solid waste (MSW) which is the bulk of the waste that is created by household, industrial, and commercial activity.[7] Measures of waste management include measures for integrated techno-economic mechanisms[8] of a circular economy, effective disposal facilities, export and import control[9][10] and optimal sustainable design of products that are produced.






Types of Waste Management


The most popular types of Waste Management are:

  • Recycling
  • Incineration
  • Landfill
  • Biological Reprocessing
  • Animal Feed

Let’s explore these different types of waste management methods with examples in further detail:-

Recycling

Recycling makes a huge difference in protecting the environment. Amongst the various types of waste management, recycling means that garbage is not disposed of in landfills or water sources by making usable litter components. 

Incineration

This type of waste management includes the disposal of waste materials by means of burning. The thermal treatment is another name for this disposal method. You may incinerate on a commercial or human scale and dispose of a broad variety of waste materials.

Landfill

It is one of the most popular types of waste management systems in the world. It includes the collection, transportation, disposal and burying of waste in designated property. Many towns are planning deserted and barren areas to cope with waste. 

Biological Reprocessing

Chemical waste materials, such as kitchen waste and paper goods, can be reused after a procedure called biological reprocessing which is another popular system amongst the varied types of waste management. Multiple physiological systems, including recycling and biomass gasification, are used in biological reprocessing. 

Animal Feed

Food waste is a serious issue and needs serious consideration. This is a major problem as the food value is estimated to be $161 billion. The nation is leading the world in terms of food waste, and the cause is self-explanatory. Food can be preserved by manure and livestock feed and this is also one of the ecological types of waste management methods.













Benefits of Pre-incident Waste Management Planning

Nearly all incidents generate waste, debris and materials. While the amount of waste varies between incidents, the generated waste is often greater than the amount of waste many communities handle each year. Additionally, homeland security incidents may generate waste streams, such as chemical, biological and radiological-contaminated wastes, which typically are not handled by communities or waste management facilities. In addition to helping the whole community prepare for these potential wastes, pre-incident planning encompasses source reduction and hazard mitigation activities aimed at reducing the total amount of waste generated by an incident, especially for a large-scale natural disaster. The community’s preparation provides the most benefits, such as:

  • Saves valuable time and resources during an incident
  • Allows more efficient and effective waste management decision-making during an incident
  • Encourages stakeholders (e.g., state, local, tribal and territorial governments; owners of private storage, treatment and disposal facilities; residents) to work together before an incident occurs
  • Boosts the community’s resiliency, resulting in a quicker and less costly recovery to its pre-incident state.









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