Title: Survey on solid waste generated at a South Indian University Campus

Authors: Sanjith S. Anchan; H.C. Shiva Prasad

Addresses: Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Karnataka, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Automobile, Mechanical, and Mechatronics, Faculty of Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur-303007, Rajasthan, India

Abstract: Due to the rapid growth of population and standard of leaving the Solid waste management has become a worldwide problem. The improper management of Solid waste can cause a hazard to living being and environment. The problem of solid waste management is at the initial stage at South Indian University campus. A detailed survey was done regarding the method of practices associated with sources, quantity generated, collection, transportation, storage and treatment and disposal of solid waste in South Indian University campus. The data were obtained from field visits, interacting with people and questionnaire. The survey data reveals the existing system of solid waste management practices followed in South Indian University campus.

Keywords: solid waste; management; biomass; energy conversion; survey.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEWM.2022.128210

International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, 2022 Vol.30 No.4, pp.411 - 424

Accepted: 05 Jul 2020
Published online: 12 Jan 2023 *

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