With the rapid growth of population, development of different industries, and production of
several ranges of products, the generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) has been …

Abstract Evaluation of the municipal solid waste (MSW) management system seems
necessary to promote urban services. The present study is aimed to identify and prioritize …

The aim of this study was to determine the quality (composition) of solid waste of rural
communities in Tehran and Alborz provinces and current conditions of the solid waste …

The increasing amount of municipal solid waste (MSW) generations and their improper
disposal have great social costs, and is an issue of increasing concern. There are strict …

With over 9 million population, challenges of waste management system (WMS) of Tehran
can offer some lessons to other middle-income cities. Despite all the investments and trials …

Abstract Background and Objectives: In the recent years Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) has
been one of the most important environmental concerns to throughout regions of Iran. Sound …

Improper solid waste management poses adverse health effects and pollution challenges in
both developed and developing countries. The present study is aimed to evaluate the fate of …

Tehran, the capital city of Iran and a metropolis with a population of 8.2 million and
containing 2.4 million households, generated 2,626,519 tons of solid waste in 2005. The …

Due to rapid population growth and industrial development in Iran, problems arising from
increased generation of solid waste and its subsequent physical and chemical changes are …

Waste management for municipal solid waste is considered a public health services,
providing citizens with a system of disposing of their waste in an environmentally sound and …