Pollution Research Paper

Vol 39, Issue 3, 2020; Page No.(702-706 )

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF SOLID WASTE GENERATION IN HYDERABAD CITY

RAMESH KUMAR R., CH. RAMAKRISHNA AND SURESH KUMAR

Abstract

The accumulation and improper disposal of waste leads to environmental pollution and accelerates the spread of communicable diseases. One of the serious and growing potential problems in most large urban areas is the shortage of land for waste disposal, and Hyderabad city with an alarming pace of population explosion and urbanization is no exception. The waste generators find it difficult to dispose their wastes without causing environmental disturbance, as very few appropriate disposal facilities are available. Keeping this in view, the present study is carried out with the main objective of identifying sites for an appropriate landfill area in the vicinity of Hyderabad city.