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
A Workshop Design for Latrine Construction
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June 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this training workshop is to provide participants with the needed skills and knowledge for assisting rural communities to organize and implement sanitary waste disposal projects and maintain sanitation facilities. This workshop is for participants who work with rural communities to...Read more
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United States, North AmericaWater for the World: Operating and Maintaining a Landfill
U.S. Agency for International Development
A landfill is a means of disposing of solid waste by burying it. This technical note describes how to operate and maintain a landfill.Read more
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United States, North AmericaWater for the World: Designing a Landfill
U.S. Agency for International Development
A landfill is a means of disposing of solid waste by burying it. This technical note describes how to design a landfill and arrive at the essential end-products.Read more
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United States, North AmericaWater for the World: Planning Solid Waste Management Systems
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses planning and implementation of the activities involved in setting goals and establishing step-by-step procedures for solid waste management.Read more
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United States, North AmericaWater for the World: Designing a Biogas System
U.S. Agency for International Development
A biogas system is a means of digesting animal manure anaerobically to produce methane gas which is burned to provide heat or light. This technical note describes how to design a biogas system.Read more
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United States, North AmericaWater for the World: Operating and Maintaining a Composting System
U.S. Agency for International Development
A composting system is a means of turning garbage, animal manure, other organic wastes, and in some cases, excreta, into compost. This technical note describes how to operate and maintain a composting system.Read more
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United States, North AmericaWater for the World: Operating and Maintaining a Biogas System
U.S. Agency for International Development
A biogas system is a means of digesting animal manure anaerobically to produce methane gas which is burned to provide heat or light. This technical note describes how to operating and maintain a biogas system.Read more
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United States, North AmericaWater for the World: Designing a Composting System
U.S. Agency for International Development
A composting system is a means of turning garbage, animal manure, other organic wastes, and in some cases, excreta, into compost. This technical note describes how to design a composing system and arrive at the essential end-products.Read more
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United States, North AmericaWater for the World: Methods of Combined Washwater and Excreta Disposal
U.S. Agency for International Development
Combining excreta and washwater disposal in a single system is an efficient and safe method of disposal that prevents the spread of disease. This manual provides a comprehensive guide to the types of combined disposal and effective methods.Read more
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United States, North AmericaWater for the World: Determining Soil Suitability
U.S. Agency for International Development
Determining soil suitability for disposal of excreta, washwater, sewage or sewage effluent is important because some soils cannot safely be used for disposal systems. This guide provides an overview of determining soil suitability for waste management.Read more
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