Waste Management
According to WHO, poor waste disposal practices are responsible for a significant proportion of the world's infectious disease burden. In many areas, municipal sewage is often mixed with industrial waste and in some regions very little wastewater receives treatment before it is discharged into the environment. Resources available in this sub-theme include assessment reports of wastewater treatment plants, national strategies for sewage disposal, among other resources that support sustainable waste management.
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Waste Management Resources
Emerging Private Sector Participation Arrangements for Solid Waste Management in India
Published:
May 1, 2001U.S. Agency for International Development
India produces approximately 48 million tons of urban solid waste annually. Current generation is about 0.46 kg per capita per day, two to three times more than rural waste generation and is increasing by 1.3% per year. These increases and changes will further stress already limited financial...Read more
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