Waste is any substance or material which is discarded when it is not useful anymore. Compared to the most commonly used methods such as recycling, waste transformation and source reduction in managing solid waste, sanitary landfilling has been identified as an appropriate method to eliminate waste in an economical and environmental friendly manner. However, finding a suitable area for siting a landfill is challenging due to incorporation of various factors and regulations. As the rate of people migrating from rural areas to cities is increasing, thus cities are expanded and therefore result in more waste production. For example, the Akure city which have developed and the number of waste has increased. Thus, a competent and suitable area is needed to dispose waste more safely. According to Anifowose, Omole and Akingbade (2011), other researchers suggested that the best waste disposal site should meet specific criterias or requirements such as; it should be located close to the source of the waste, have suitable transport accessibility, not situated in low-lying areas or floodplain, and it should be underlain by geologically stable and strong rock material. Decision-making in siting a sanitary landfill includes many variables from various data sources; therefore Geographic Information System (GIS) is a perfect tool to be used as it can …show more content…
Field work should be carefully done to identify potential site for sanitary landfill-type waste disposal. Furthermore, a Multicriteria Decision Analysis tool allowed for optimal site identification and design, reducing the effect toxic from disposed waste on the atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere which also reduces gases causing climate change. GIS analysis is very good to identify optimal areas although there is a need for geotechnical and hydrogeological analyses in final site
Opponents claim that landfilling is one of the most widely used method for the disposal of e-waste rather than recycling. In the US, an estimated 70% of heavy metal in landfills come from discarded electronics. In this technique, soil is evacuated from the trenches that are made on flat surfaces and waste materials are buried into it, which is covered by a thick layer of soil. Modern technologies has created an updated, secure landfills with various facilities like impervious liner made of plastic or clay, leachate collection basin that collects and transfer the leachate to water treatment plants, etc. However, such an argument completely ignores the fact that the disposal of e-waste into the landfills leads to various heath issues.
Disposal and handling of hazardous materials such as nappies and body fluids is an important part in the policy. The reason why it is important because it is the changing of children’s nappies and it has to be clean. It is safe for both the children and the staff’s changing the nappy because you won’t get yourself dirty as well as the child. When changing a nappy it is necessary that the staff member wear protective wearing such as gloves and apron, to keep any bacteria you may have away from the child and whatever bacteria the child may have is cleaned up without you catching it.
“If you believe that recycling is good for the planet and that we need to do more of it, then there’s a crisis to confront,” stated David P. Steiner, the chief executive officer of Waste Management, the largest recycler of everyday trash in the United States (Tierney 1). Most people assume that recycling is excellent for the environment and reduces the amount of greenhouse gases released into the air. They believe that it also reduces the amount of waste we throw out. Others object that thought and say that recycling is not reducing greenhouse gases. They speculate that it is harmful the ecosystem.
Id. Because of the vast population of people living in these cities, any mismanagement of the waste could lead to catastrophic results. Further, without a holistic system in place in these cities, the system could be abused, manipulated, and exploited. But by running the only facilities in these cities, the state can effectively manage the system for the benefit of all.
Less toxic waste that is unlikely to migrate, like soil with lead, is sometimes allowed to remain in place under the ground and then be sealed. People may eventually decide to use these sites for golf courses or car parks, or to label, suitable for commercial or other things. Some countries they've got a several of companies that cleans the streets and oceans to protect the environment and the animals especially endangered animals from extinction. That's way they ship these waste to a far place away from the
Meanwhile, the methods of waste disposal have improved over time. Also, that getting rid of garbage is quickly becoming a big problem due to our methods of waste disposal are only a temporary solution. Moreover; the waste that can’t decompose
Since the beginning of civilization, there has always been this question, “Where are we going to put all of our waste?” Well before the late 1800; garbage, which consisted of spoiled food, broken items, and sewage, was simply thrown on to the street. The issue was that such habits gave rise to diseases and had numerous sanitation problems, thus garbage-men were born. They transported the trash on the streets to be burned, buried, or dumped into the ocean. Today, we have landfills for our garbage.
The action of the government under superfund are divided into two i.e. removal action which is immediate response to eliminate further threats from the waste site and remedial action which is to provide long term solutions in order to cleanup the toxic waste site. (Mark, 1994). In meeting standards, two general approaches can be considered in setting up a standard for cleanup in various toxic waste sites; there should be equal standards for states or federal uniform numerical concentration limits and a specific site standard that is based on the evaluation of factors like health of human ecological risk, technical feasibilities and as well cost. (Pieter,
Introduction Atlantic Waste Management is a company collecting the (disposal) trash that offers a service that organizes trash and picks it up for the customer desired location. A customer will pay a flat rate of $25 per barrel. Atlantic waste delivers their customers an easier way to lower their removal spending and make more suitable to their contractor’s dumping needs. their assistance accessible to their customers an easier, lower and a more useful substitute for their removal needs. The Atlantic west management goal of the market is generally composed of contractors who create waste while finishing tasks in closely occupied zones.
Introduction Atlantic Waste Management is a company collecting the (disposal) trash and it offers a service that organizes trash and picks it up at customer’s desired location. A customer will pay a flat rate of $25 per barrel. Atlantic waste delivers their customers an easier way to lower their removal spending and be more suitable to their contractor’s dumping needs. Assistance is accessible to their customers and the company is easier, cheaper and a more useful substitute for their removal needs. The Atlantic west management’s goal of the market is generally composed of contractors who create waste while finishing tasks in closely occupied zones.
Landfill and incineration are the two methods of disposing Canadians municipal waste. Landfill releases methane and other detrimental gases that impacts global warming, and incineration composes toxic matters [3]. Despite of having access to recycling programs and knowing the outcome of using landfill and incineration, landfilling is Canadians first choice to dispose
Waste Management. Despite the aim of saving the environment, since 2000, reckitt benckiser has increased its total waste to 49%. The company said in its sustainability report was to keep reducing waste since 2000 and also its recycling waste used during operations but the company has done otherwise which generated the increase in hazardous waste to 19%. (Business Sector Media, 2013). Transparency & Disclosure
As we look around there is much concern about the waste of America, how it is disposed, what affect it has on the environment today and the future. Although technology has advanced from what we once used to deposal of waste, there is still much concern. Even though we use garbage grinders, compaction trucks and pneumatic collection systems, we have noticed that using open dumping and improper incineration of solid waste is having a huge impact on pollution issues and health issue to mankind. There are different categories of how waste is determined.
This recycled wastes materials that enters disposal sites are providing the needed raw materials for industries. Affirming the recycling method is the best, effective and efficient method of managing solid waste according to the industries. Recycled waste materials will be converted from a useless material into valuable resources, capable of generating employment and bringing in economic returns. Recycling can conserve natural resources and yields environmental, financial and social returns, it conserved energy, prevention of pollution and the expansion of economic. More importantly that a small amount of, what is to be dispose contains raw valuable resources.
Industrial and capital hubs in developing countries are similarly characterized by multiple urban sprawls, informal settlements and overcrowding. The local governments or municipalities in many developing countries are highly challenged by mainly poor or weak policy and legislative provisions to regulate and enforce waste management guidelines. They also lack adequate funding and the correct capacity in terms of waste management personnel. All these challenges lead to situations where these local authorities are failing to take effective decisions with regards to solid waste management. It is worth noting that the decisions which municipalities are facing in terms of managing solid waste are not only difficult and capital intensive but they impact greatly on the natural environment as well as on social lives of people, therefore solutions to this issue are a matter of