BIOLOGY
PROJECT REPORT
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Done By ,
Deepak Kumar. N
Divyesh Mohanraj
Sachin Sheejan . R
Yagnik . K
X–D
SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
BIOLOGY
Introduction:
Solid waste management is a critical aspect of urban planning and
environmental conservation. It involves the collection, transportation,
processing, recycling, and disposal of waste materials. Efficient
management practices are essential to reduce environmental pollution,
conserve resources, and maintain public health.
Objectives:
To understand the types and sources of solid waste.
To analyze the current methods of waste disposal.
To explore sustainable waste management practices.
To propose solutions for improving waste management systems.
Types of Solid Waste:
Solid waste can be classified into several categories, each requiring different
handling and disposal methods:
Household Waste: Includes organic waste, plastics, paper, glass, and
metals.
Industrial Waste: Generated from manufacturing processes, including
chemicals, scrap metal, and packaging materials.
Biomedical Waste: Originates from hospitals and clinics, including
syringes, bandages, and expired medicines.
E-Waste: Consists of discarded electronic devices like computers,
phones, and batteries.
IDEAS TO COLLECT WASTE
Cleaning Day with Neighborhood : Organize a monthly or bi-weekly
neighborhood clean-up day where residents come together to collect waste
in their area. This can be a community event with rewards like certificates
for participants.
Waste Collection Competition : Create a friendly competition between
classes or neighborhoods to see who can collect the most recyclable waste
in a week or a month. The winning group gets a prize like a small party or a
certificate.
Arranging Educational Workshops : Make workshops to educate people
about the importance of waste management and how to properly sort
waste. Hands-on activities and demonstrations can make learning more
engaging and effective.
Mobile Collection Apps : Develop a mobile app that allows residents to
schedule waste pickups or find nearby recycling centers. The app could
also provide information on how to properly sort different types of waste.
Maintainance through Apps : Create an app for the respective locality and
make sure everyone installs the app and update as soon as they take
charge by doing their waste segregation task.
Smart Bins : Use bins equipped with sensors to monitor how full they are.
These smart bins can alert waste collection services when they are nearing
capacity, optimizing collection routes and reducing unnecessary trips.
