IJIRST –International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology| Volume 1 | Issue 12 | May 2015 ISSN (online): 2349-6010 All rights reserved by www.ijirst.org 509 Solid and liquid Waste Management in Rural Areas Mr. Priyank Shah Dr. V.M. Patel Assistant Professor Principal Department of Civil Engineering SVBIT, Gandhinagar, India SVBIT, Gandhinagar, India Patel Dhrumit Patel Brijesh UG Student UG Student Department of Civil Engineering Department of Civil Engineering SVBIT, Gandhinagar, India SVBIT, Gandhinagar, India Abstract In this paper we have studied solid and liquid waste management in of seven villages. The qualities of both solid & liquid wastes are increasing and if the wastes are disposed in an uncontrolled manner these may cause adverse impact on public health & environment. Therefore, the solid wastages are still a major problem in these rural areas. To overcome these problems, we have proposed to implement vermicomposting. Key words: Solid waste, vermicomposting, liquid wastes. Introduction to Solid and Liquid Waste Management Keywords: Biodegradable, Recyclable, diarrhoeal _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ I. INTRODUCTION Solid waste has become one of the biggest problems and its management is one of the major issues now days for our environment. The problem is not restricted to a single place rather it covers all parts of the environment which leads to toxic pollutants. Developing countries face major problem i.e. solid waste management in urban as well as in rural areas. The most obvious environmental damage caused by solid waste is aesthetic. A more serious risk is the transfer of pollution to ground water and land as well as the pollution of air from improper burning of waste. II. WASTE PROBLEM IN RURAL AREAS IN INDIA In India especially in rural areas, waste is a severe threat to the public health concern and cleanliness. Though, the form of waste (both solid and liquid) generated in rural areas is predominantly organic and biodegradable yet becoming a major problem to the overall sustainability of the ecological balance. Close to 88% of the total disease load is due to lack of clean water and sanitation and the improper solid and liquid waste management-which intensify their occurrence, e.g. 1) 5 of the 10 top killer diseases of children aged 1-14 in rural areas are related to water and sanitation 2) Almost 1500 children die every day from diarrhoeal diseases III. TYPES OF WASTE Waste is any material/liquid that is thrown away as unwanted. As per physical properties, waste can be categorized as: Solid Waste: A. Any waste other than human excreta, urine & waste water, is called solid waste. Solid waste in rural areas generally includes- house sweeping, kitchen waste, garden waste, cattle dung & waste from cattle sheds, agro waste, broken glass, metal, waste paper, plastic, cloths, rubber, waste from markets & shopping areas, hotels, etc. Solid waste can also be defined as the organic and inorganic waste materials produced by households, commercial & industrial establishments that have no economic value to the owner. As per biodegradability, solid waste can be classified as: Biodegradable: 1) Waste that are completely decomposed by biological processes either in presence or in absence of air are called biodegradable. e.g. kitchen waste, animal dung, agricultural waste etc