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Solid Waste Management Assignment

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Solid Waste Management Assignment

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Running head: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENTName of the studentName of the universityAuthor note
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1SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENTExecutive summaryThe report aims at understanding the different aspects of the solid waste and the manner in whichit affects the lives and the environment at large. The report also enumerates the ways in which itcan be managed well and the importance of the solid waste management for lowering the rates ofmortality. The main purpose of the report is based on the clear understanding of the steps and theconsiderations that are required to be taken while managing the solid wastes.
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2SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENTTable of ContentsIntroduction......................................................................................................................................3Common sources of the waste materials.........................................................................................3Characteristics of the waste materials..............................................................................................4Quantities of the waste materials generated....................................................................................4Environmental impacts....................................................................................................................5Generation of hazardous wastes and its treatment...........................................................................5Federal and provincial regulations...................................................................................................6Current disposal strategies...............................................................................................................7Processes that are employed (Flowchart included).........................................................................8References......................................................................................................................................10
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3SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENTIntroduction The generation and emission of harmful waste as a residue in the environment hasaffected the life of many. The processes undertaken by the sources has resulted to the generationof the solid wastes and their dumping in the open environment. It largely affects the eco-systemof the region. The solid wastes include toxic and hazardous substances that might cause cancerand other neurological problems that might cause death (Daniel). The purpose of the report is to understand the harmful nature of the solid wastes and themanner in which the solid wastes can be disposed effectively. The other aspects that are beingincluded as a part of the report are based on the rules and regulations that are applied to thetreatment of the solid waste generation and control. It will help in the understanding of themeasures that are being taken by the government for controlling the solid waste generation. Common sources of the waste materialsThe most common sources of the solid waste generation are based on the activities thatare being undertaken by the people based on their work. The sources and the functions that areperformed by the sources through which the waste is generated is being illustrated in this part ofthe report. Solid waste generatingsourcesWastes createdIndustrialHousekeeping wastes, food wastes, special wastes which might behazardous, toxic materials and the likeMunicipalGeneral wastes from street cleaning and parksResidentialBulky wastes ranging from food materials to glass and steel scraps,hazardous wastesCommercialFood wastes, special wastes and hazardous wastesConstruction andWood, steel, bricks, cement and the like
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