ADDRESSING CHALLENGES IN MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: A STUDY OF PRACTICES AND TECHNOLOGIES IN INDIAN CITIES

Abstract

Improper disposal techniques damage public health and the environment, making municipal solid waste management (MSWM) a critical environmental concern in Indian towns. The features, production, collection, transportation, disposal, and treatment technologies of municipal solid waste (MSW) in India are covered extensively in this paper. The report highlights the crucial need for effective MSWM tactics by evaluating the current status and identifying important challenges. We take a close look at different treatment technologies and point out what works and what doesn't. To encourage responsible authorities and academics to actively pursue sustainable waste management, the paper finishes with practical recommendations to enhance MSWM practices even further.