Integrated solid waste management in megacities

Abdoli, M.A.; Rezaei, M.; Hasanian, H.

doi:10.7508/gjesm.2016.03.008

Document Type : CASE STUDY

Authors

Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.7508/gjesm.2016.03.008

Abstract

Rapid urbanization and industrialization, population growth and economic growth in developing countries make management of municipal solid waste more complex comparing with developed countries. Furthermore, the conventional municipal solid waste management approach often is reductionists, not tailored to handle complexity. Therefore, the need to a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approach regarding the municipal solid waste management problems is increasing. The concept of integrated solid waste management is accepted for this aim all over the world. This paper analyzes the current situation as well as opportunities and challenges regarding municipal solid waste management in Isfahan according to the integrated solid waste management framework in six aspects: environmental, political/legal, institutional, socio-cultural, financial/economic, technical and performance aspects. Based on the results obtained in this analysis, the main suggestions for future integrated solid waste management of Isfahan are as i) promoting financial sustainability by taking the solid waste fee and reducing the expenses through the promoting source collection of recyclable materials, ii) improving compost quality and also marketing the compost products simultaneously, iii) promoting the private sector involvements throughout the municipal solid waste management system.

Graphical Abstract

Highlights

Integrated solid waste management as a comprehensive and sustainable approach to solve the waste management problems
Mis-management and lack of financial resources as the main barriers in waste management system
Evaluation of six aspects in ISWM concept in Isfahan city

Keywords

Main Subjects

Solid waste management

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