Solid waste management is as old as human civilization, although only considered an
engineering discipline for about one century. The change from the previous focus on public …

Safe and effective management of solid waste generated by the community and
governmental as well as commercial institutions is the need of the hour. This compact book …

Motivation The other day I was waiting at the station for my train. Next to me a young lady
was nonchalantly leaning against the wall. Suddenly, she took a cigarette pack out of her …

Environmental scientists and engineers are faced with the challenge of how to manage
increasing amounts of solid waste. Furthermore, waste management officials are constantly …

Waste management is the collection, transport, processing, recycling or disposal of waste
materials. The term usually relates to materials produced by human activity, and is generally …

Solid waste was already a problem long before water and air pollution issues attracted
public attention. Historically the problem associated with solid waste can be dated back to …

This book focuses on waste management which is the collection, transport, processing,
recycling or disposal of waste materials. The term usually relates to materials produced by …

This book provides a basic understanding of waste management problems and issues faced
by modern society. Scientific, technical, and environmental principles are emphasized to …

756 Waste Management & Research 30 (8) serves the interests of both society and our
profession for engineers and scientists to collaborate closely with non-technical …

One of the big challenges that today's growing cities are coping with is the delivery of
effective and sustainable waste management, together with a good sanitation. This volume …