Refuse Disposal - Science topic

Given that most solid waste dump facilities are not situated in acceptable areas, disposing of solid waste presents a significant difficulty in built-up areas. Using the Geographic Information System (GIS), this study conducted a suitability analysis of selected dumpsites in Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The research made use of information...

Mass consumption combined with urbanization causes massive waste production, contamination of the environment, and problems for public health. Over half of the sustainable development goals are addressed by tackling solid waste management (SWM) challenges. There are significant risks to the SWM in universities and higher education institutes due to...

The article aims to examine the relationship between the use of longhouses and adjacent fenced areas at the Linear Pottery culture (LBK) settlement in Hostivice-Sadová. The analysis focuses on house no. 1 and 15 and the rectangular fenced areas defined mainly by single posts that were excavated next to their eastern walls. The study includes repres...

Background: The most common cause of blindness and one of the most neglected tropical diseases is trachoma. It is a significant public health issue in underdeveloped nations. Hands, fomites, and eye-seeking flies can spread it through direct contact with contaminated nasal and ocular secretions. The main objective of this study is to assess the pre...

We investigated the effectiveness of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) covers in reducing landfill emissions of hydrogen sulphide (H 2 S), ammonia (NH 3 ), and inhalable particulate matter smaller than 10 μm in diameter (PM 10 ) at the Waste Management Centre Marišćina (Croatia) by comparing air quality data from 2018, prior to the installation of t...

Improving the rural living environment is of great significance in enhancing the life quality of rural residents and promoting rural sustainable development. The Chinese government initiated a nationwide three-year action in 2018, followed by a five-year campaign starting in 2021, to improve the rural living environment. Despite these efforts, comp...

This paper uncovers the demand of households in four communities (Srodae, Effiduase, Koforidua-ada, and Betom) in the New Juaben Municipality in Ghana for better solid waste disposal services. The study used the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) and the respondents were selected by means of simple random sampling for interviewing. The Willingness t...

Context of the research: This study looks at the separation of Urban Solid Waste (MSW) at the origin, in the perspective of convergence with SDG 12 and the adoption of practices conducive to the mitigation of the harmful effects of waste on the environment. Preserving the environment is the responsibility of all active forces in society. The notion...

The impact of various socio-economic characteristics on household solid waste disposal practices in Muzaffarabad is investigated in this study. This study examines factors like education level, occupation, income, and family size to understand the complex relationship between socio-economic factors and practices for disposal of solid waste. The stu...

Refuse dumpsites are found both within and on the outskirts of cities in Nigeria and due to poor and ineffective management, the dumpsites turn to sources of health hazards to people living in the vicinity of such dumps. This study was designed to examine the health and economic implications of solid waste disposal among sampled residents of two ma...

Healthy homes is a residential building that meets the health requirements as well as having healthy latrines, clean water facilities, solid waste disposal management, etc. The aim of this study was to determine the factors that most influence to healthy homes condition in Cilegon city and Kutai Kartanegara district in Indonesia. This study was don...

The study investigates the impact of poor solid waste management and public health challenges in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria. There were 120 responders in all, including men, women, and young people from four communities in Port Harcourt, Rivers State: Eliozu, Amadi-Ama, Ogbu-nu-abali, and Orowurukwo. This is consistent with the...

The study investigates the impact of poor solid waste management and public health challenges in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria. There were 120 responders in all, including men, women, and young people from four communities in Port Harcourt, Rivers State: Eliozu, Amadi-Ama, Ogbu-nu-abali, and Orowurukwo. This is consistent with the...

Tuti Island is at the confluence of the White and Blue Niles and lies at the center of Greater Khartoum. The solid waste volume from houses is estimated at 20 tons, which has a significant impact on human health, the environment, and climate change. This study aims to investigate the process of solid waste management on Tuti Island. Solid waste inc...

The disorderly increase in the production and incorrect disposal of waste, and the lack of effective policies leave us on alert due to the damage caused to the environment, this work sought to analyze waste production and gravimetric classification in a coastal community located 36km from city of Bragança Pará, the Fisherman's Village in Ajurute...

Groundwater aquifer from solid waste dumpsites is probable of discharging toxic pollutant to groundwater which is unsafe to human health and local ecosystem. This study was conducted to examine the physicochemical qualities of groundwater around solid waste dumpsite in Aba, Abia State during wet and dry seasons. The physicochemical analysis of the...

Using technology in waste management in the current era is crucial in enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and positive environmental impact. Therefore, this research aims to understand publication trends related to technology applications in waste management from 2013 to 2024 across Southeast Asia through bibliometric analysis. In this analysis,...

This study focuses on the impact of solid waste on groundwater quality in the region of Ramayanpatti, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli city generates 100 tonnes of solid waste in a day. Solid waste has organic matter, inorganic matter, and moisture content which leaches dissolved organic matter, and heavy metals to the groundwater. Rainfall runoff carries...

Background Globally childhood diarrhoeal diseases continue to be the second leading cause of death, while in Ethiopia it kills half-million under-five children each year. Sanitation, unsafe water and personal hygiene are responsible for 90% of the occurrence. Thus, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of diarrheal diseas...

The study investigates the impact of poor solid waste management and public health challenges in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria. There were 120 responders in all, including men, women, and young people from four communities in Port Harcourt, Rivers State: Eliozu, Amadi- Ama, Ogbu-nu-abali, and Orowurukwo. This is consistent with th...

Population growth and uncontrolled urbanization has made solid waste management an imperative issue for environmental management and sustainability. The study conducted site suitability analysis for solid waste disposal in each wards of Chanchaga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State with a view to recommending most suitable sites for solid wa...

The rise in solid waste generation is causing serious issues, particularly in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. With the highest population and solid waste generation rate among major cities, there is a lack of suitable management options. Common practices include open dumping and burning of solid waste, which can worsen environmental degradat...

Landfill leachate treatment (LLT) processes contribute to the release of microplastics (MPs) into surface waters during solid waste disposal. These MPs can be transported and accumulate in various environmental compartments. This review highlights studies on the treatment of microplastics in landfill leachates and identifies current mitigation tech...

Most people in Minna, Niger State rely on untreated water from wells for their daily supply and intake while some have no or limited access to water and adequate sanitation facilities. These residents live under the threat of cholera. Approximately one hundred and ninety-nine cases of cholera were recorded during epidemic outbreak in Minna between...

Introduction Diarrheal diseases are the top cause of preventable death, particularly among children under the age of five in developing countries like Ethiopia. Despite the national level of latrine coverage being 61%, diarrhea is responsible for the deaths of half a million children under 5 years annually. Therefore, this study aimed to assess dia...

Visando diminuir efeitos ambientais negativos da disposição inadequada de resíduos sólidos e promover melhores práticas na infraestrutura rodoviária, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a incorporação de rejeito de mineração de cobre em uma mistura asfáltica a quente. Para isso, foram realizados ensaios de dano por umidade induzida e de deformaç...

Abstract The study examined the effectiveness of the solid waste management policy on environmental hazard and waste to energy initiatives in Lagos State, Nigeria. In line with the objectives of the study, two hypotheses were formulated. Primary and secondary data were sourced for the study. For the primary data, A survey was carried out and a stru...

The pilot waste classification policy is pivotal in tackling the challenges associated with the decarbonization of solid waste disposal in China; nevertheless, the efficacy of these pilot policies continues to be a topic of ongoing debate. This study presents a novel methodology utilizing an advanced difference-in-differences model, drawing on pane...

Open dumping is a common solid waste disposal method in major cities in Nigeria. The habit of open dumping has a detrimental effect on the surrounding environment, as it discharges leachate from the dumpsites into the aquifers, leading to several waterborne diseases. This study was designed to examine the extent of leachate contamination at open du...

In modern era the technological improvement, urbanization, migration and huge population have increased the waste generation. Increasing population will leads to lack of infrastructure facility like water sanitation, sewage and solid waste management. People are not properly disposing their waste into the common waste bin as well as bins are not su...

Landfills are the most affordable and popular method for managing waste in many parts of the world, However, in most developing nations, including India, the infiltration of hazardous materials from improperly managed dumping site continues to be a significant environmental problem. Around the world, leachate is a significant point source of contam...

Solid waste disposal methods within indigenous communities present unique challenges and opportunities for sustainable development. However, the current knowledge on solid waste management focuses on formal waste collection systems, neglecting the practices and sustainability aspects of solid waste management in indigenous communities. Thus, it bec...

This study is an inventory analysis and environmental life cycle assessment of hotel food waste management that seeks to inform efforts towards the development of bio circular economy in Zimbabwe. An audit of food waste generation and an inventory analysis of the prevailing food waste management practices at three selected hotels was undertaken. Th...

This study assesses the impact of tourism and human activities on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and water quality at Kenyir Lake, Terengganu. Kenyir Lake, a tourist destination in Malaysia, faces environmental challenges due to increased anthropogenic activities. The research quantifies GHG emissions from various sources such as forest land manage...

Ever-growing Southeast Asian cities are facing resilience and sustainability issues with regard to their rivers. While the impact of municipal solid waste disposed of in rivers (river waste) is highly discussed, the causes of river waste need more exposure. This paper aims to clarify the current understanding of the causes of river waste in Southea...

The unscientific disposal of agricultural solid waste introduces more antibiotics and other pollutants into the environment. Composting, as an environmentally friendly solid waste disposal method, can be used as a green way to degrade antibiotics, and conditioners can regulate the physicochemical indicators of the composting process. This article i...

This study examined the sanitation culture among senior high students. This study sampled one hundred and twenty (120) students from four different senior high schools in the Keta municipality, Ghana. A census survey was conducted to select the respondents. A questionnaire was used to gather data from the respondents. It was revealed that students...

Municipal solid waste (MSW) generation continues to increase exponentially, leading to the need for better disposal methods. Approximately 50% of the MSW is landfilled in the United States (US). Landfilling is known for its negative effects on the environment and human health. The objective of this study was to conduct a life cycle assessment (LCA)...

Rapid development and population growth have led to a surge in waste generation. Noncompliance with best practices for environmental waste disposal has led to escalating environmental impacts; however, this practice has drastic public health risks in the Jos urban area. Purposive sampling was used in selecting the study areas. Random sampling metho...

Middens, commonly found in archaeological sites across different chronologies, serve as rich sedimentary archives of daily life by capturing the refuse and discarded artifacts of past human groups. This study focuses on the midden deposits of the Early Iron Age settlement site of Cerro de San Vicente (Central Iberia). We applied a high-resolution,...

Solid waste disposal facilities are the third largest anthropogenic source of methane, and mitigating their emissions is crucial for addressing global climate change. We combine three high-resolution (30–60 m) hyperspectral satellite imagers (EMIT, EnMAP, and PRISMA) to quantify and monitor emissions from 38 disposal sites. These facilities are sel...

The United Nations, through its subsidiary agency United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), has put in such resources to curb infant mortality in pursuit of the Sustainable development goals (SDG). Nevertheless, the issue of under-five mortality is still persistent in so many developing countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Therefore, this st...

The extraction of mining resources, as well as processing processes such as ore beneficiation and smelting, generate large amounts of tailings that are difficult to directly utilize. Meanwhile, substantial filling materials are required for the voids formed after mining operations, and the environmental issues and safety hazards brought on by massi...

The management of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in coastal mountainous regions displays a significant challenge to sustainable development in Algeria, particularly in its environmental dimension. Local stakeholders face substantial difficulties in identifying appropriate sites for solid waste disposal in this area due to the fragility and complexity...

The demand for energy resources is an ongoing challenge around the globe. There is a need for large amount of energy from alternative fuels due to the depletion of fossil fuels and increased cost of energy. This study investigated the energy potential of biomass briquettes produced from rice husk and groundnut shell as feedstock with Gum Arabic as...

Improper waste disposal and poor management of dumpsites present serious environmental and public health risks, especially in developing countries. This study assessed residents' knowledge in Akure Metropolis and aimed to identify geohelminths, vectors, and evaluate soil contamination at three dumpsites (FUTA, Ijoka, and Oja-Oba). Soil, insect, and...

The management of solid waste disposal is an important issue worldwide. Currently, eliminating plastic trash is critical. There are numerous recycling facilities around the world, but as plastic is recycled, its strength decreases. Thus, eventually, plastic will become a fill for the soil. Plastic can be used in concrete construction instead of rec...

Backfilling is a promising measure for controlling surface subsidence in mined-out areas and disposing solid wastes from the mineral processing, there are increasing demands of enhanced toughness and anti-cracking properties of backfill materials to prolong the service life under the complex loads. In this study, polypropylene (PP) fibers were empl...

Problem Statement: Addis Ababa is getting polluted due to an increase of wastes management practice problem; dwellers of Addis Ababa continue to dispose wastes along the roads, in ditches, rivers, open spaces, avenues, etc. of the city. This situation is exacerbated in slums like Arada sub-city where households and institutions cannot make use of g...

Waste refers to materials which the possessor no longer considers of sufficient value to retain. Waste come in solid, liquid or gaseous forms. These can be generated from industrial and domestic activities. Solid waste generated in Nigeria is estimated to be around 2.2million tonnes per annum. The intensity of waste generation in Nigeria is as a re...

Many birds use wetland habitats for all or part of their lives. This study was conducted to investigate the significance of wetlands and associated habitats for bird conservation in the central zone of Tigray, northern Ethiopia, from June 2022 to May 2023. The point count method was used to study the bird assemblage structure and diversity. The Sha...

To achieve effective utilization of large-scale solid waste, this study prepared subgrade materials using mine waste, fly ash, and carbide slag as raw materials. The effects of the basic structure and composition ratio of the three raw materials on the performance of the subgrade materials were investigated. The mechanisms and strength enhancement...

Background Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are naturally produced biopolymers with significant scientific and biotechnological potential. This study aimed to investigate the diversity of the PHA-producing bacterial community and PhaC genes in soil samples collected from a municipal solid waste disposal site known as “Qoshe” in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, u...

Nigerian communities and the general public often practice poor sanitation and hygiene compared to other countries. As a result, the study evaluated household knowledge and solid waste disposal in Kano Metropolis. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used in this study. Statistical tool for social science (SPSS) was used for data analysis. The public...

Nigerian communities and the general public often practice poor sanitation and hygiene compared to other countries. As a result, the study evaluated household knowledge and solid waste disposal in Kano Metropolis. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used in this study. Statistical tool for social science (SPSS) was used for data analysis. The public...

Nigerian communities and the general public often practice poor sanitation and hygiene compared to other countries. As a result, the study evaluated household knowledge and solid waste disposal in Kano Metropolis. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used in this study. Statistical tool for social science (SPSS) was used for data analysis. The public...

The recent over production of municipal solid waste (MSW) poses a significant threat to both the ecosystem and human health. Utilizing MSW for agricultural purposes has emerged as a promising strategy to reduce solid waste disposal while simultaneously increasing soil fertility. To explore this potential solution further, an experiment was designed...

Soil pollution due to solid waste disposal is a global issue of major concern. As the soil performs many functions to maintain environmental quality and agricultural productivity, indicators of soil pollution is a main concern in environmental management. Arthropods as a main group, involved in the decomposition process, are used as bioindicators t...

The production of waste has increased to such an extent that it generates hurdles in the daily lives of today, and as well serves as a medium for the transmission of disease causing microbial population. This study was aimed at assessing the Impact of Solid Waste Disposal on the Bacteriological Quality of Soil around Hostels of a Tertiary Instituti...

Solid wastes are non-liquid, non soluble materials ranging from municipal garbage to industrial wastes that contain complex, and sometimes hazardous substances. The study investigated factors influencing, indiscriminate solid wastes disposal Among Residents of Abraka. Delta State. The descriptive research study design was adopted. The sample size o...

Solid waste disposal has been a serious problem in most developing countries, including Nigeria. For a suitable dumpsite to be identified and selected, it requires the adoption of careful and systematic procedures. Thus, this study looked at the application of geospatial technique in selection of suitable solid waste dumpsite in Aba, Abia State, Ni...

The waste sector is a substantial source of GHG emissions worldwide. Open dumping and internal combustion (IC) waste collection vehicles are significant sources of GHG emissions in Vavuniya. This research aims to estimate GHG emissions and recommend strategies to reduce emissions from the solid waste management sector. The IPCC methodology, conside...

Selecting suitable Megacity Solid Waste Disposal (MSWD) sites is a challenging task in densely populated deltas of developing countries, exacerbated by limited public awareness about waste management. One of the major environmental concerns in Dhaka City, the world's densest megacity, is the presence of dumps close to surface water bodies resources...

Rapid population growth coupled with poor planning and mismanagement and infrastructural decay, makes the environment suffers a great deal of setbacks and deterioration leading to low productivity and sustainability to human life and other living organisms due to human activities. This therefore will reduce the capacity of the environment to meet i...

The review paper explores the increasing challenges posed by plastic pollution and improper solid waste management in Bahawalpur. The population has continued to increase, and there is ever-increasing urbanization; this has contributed to the increase in plastic and solid waste production, such as the single use of plastic bags and bottles. These w...

Gravimetric analysis of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) stands as a fundamental procedure in landfill waste management. The characteristics of MSW are intricately shaped by various factors within a municipality, encompassing economy, climate, culture, education, and degree of urbanization. While the field implementation of gravimetric determination fol...