Waste collection is one of the most relevant parts of the integrated solid waste management
system in technical, economic, environmental, and social terms. However, the vital role of …

Solid waste management (SWM) is an integral part of an environmental management
system. SWM approaches have been modified into a more practical and effective option to …

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 …

This article describes an accurate methodology for an operational, economic, and
environmental assessment of municipal solid waste collection. The proposed …

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 …

Managing solid waste is problem facing worldwide. In developing counties rapid increase of
solid waste is produced as a result of rapid population increases, urbanization, rapid …

Background, aim, and scope Life-cycle thinking and life-cycle approaches are concepts that
are getting increased attention worldwide and in particular in EU Policies related to …

Solid wastes constitute a growing problem and have gained increased political awareness
over recent years. The amount of solid waste generated in the world is steadily increasing …

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 …

Solid waste management (SWM) has been an integral part of every human society. The
approaches for SWM should be compatible with the nature of a given society, and, in this …