Solid Waste Management: A Case Study of Nagpur City

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this paper is to examine the waste management of Nagpur city. Nagpur is one of the largest market place in India with population of 24, 05, 665 NMC has divided Nagpur in total of 10 zones for proper administration. Due to factors like industrialization and urbanisation it is the fastest growing city leading to increase in waste generation. This present case study aims to analyse current MSW management practices and its status and it also discusses the issues related with collection, transportation, treatment and disposal. The goal of this study is to help in minimizing the waste generation and to reduce its impact on humans. It also suggests ways to improve the administration of NMC. Keyword: Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), Collection, Transportation, Disposal, Waste Generation, Administration of NMC