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Municipal solid waste management in Rasht City, Iran
M R Alavi Moghadam1, N Mokhtarani, B Mokhtarani
1Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran. alavi@aut.ac.ir
Waste Management (New York, N.Y.)
|May 2, 2008
Summary
Improper solid waste management poses environmental risks in developing nations. This study examines Rasht city
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
- Urban Planning
Background:
- Improper solid waste management (SWM) is a critical environmental issue in developing countries, leading to pollution and health risks.
- Open dumping is prevalent, causing soil and water contamination, odors, and fires, highlighting inadequate SWM infrastructure and services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of current municipal solid waste management (MSW) in Rasht city, Iran.
- To identify challenges and recommend improvements for the SWM system in Rasht city.
Main Methods:
- Data collection involved questionnaires, direct observations, existing reports, and interviews with responsible personnel.
- Analysis focused on various functional elements of the MSW management system.
Main Results:
- Rasht city generates over 400 tons of MSW daily, with changes in quantity and quality due to population growth and lifestyle shifts.
- Key challenges include lack of resources, infrastructure, planning, leadership, and public awareness.
- Improvements have been noted since establishing a dedicated SWM organization, with source separation and composting initiatives underway.
Conclusions:
- Despite challenges, Rasht city's SWM has shown improvement, particularly with recent initiatives like source separation and composting.
- Addressing resource limitations, infrastructure gaps, and enhancing public awareness are crucial for further system enhancement.
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