R.BALAMURUGAN, et. al. International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications www.ijera.com ISSN: 2248-9622, Vol. 10, Issue 6, (Series-IV) June 2020, pp. 10-13 www.ijera.com DOI: 10.9790/9622-1006041013 10 | Page Characterization of Solid Waste Management R.BALAMURUGAN*, R.AMIRTHARAJ**K.MUTHUSARANGAPANI*** B.DHARMARAJ**** *Assistant Professor,(Department of Civil Engineering,MRK Institute of technology, Kattumannarkovil **Final year students (Department of Civil Engineering, MRK Institute of technology, Kattumannarkovil ABSTRACT Integrated waste management systems are one of the greatest challenges for sustainable development. For these systems to be successful, the first step is to carry out waste characterization studies. In this paper are reported the results of a waste characterization study performed in the Srimushnam area, Cudalore district, Tamil Nadu. The aim of this study was to set the basis for implementation of a recovery, reduction and recycling waste management program at the centre. It was found that the Srimushnam area produces 1.1 Metric ton of solid wastes per day; more than 55% of these wastes are recyclable or potentially recyclable. These results showed that a program for segregation and recycling is feasible on a area. This study comprises of percentage of water generated in srimushnam area.The study also showed that the local market for recyclable waste, under present conditions – number of recycling companies and amounts of recyclables accepted – can absorb all of these wastes. Some alternatives for the potentially recyclables wastes are discussed. Finally some strategies that could be used to reduce waste at the source are discussed as well. .Keywords – Solid waste, reduce, reuse, recouvery, special strategies --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of Submission: 26-05-2020 Date of Acceptance: 11-06-2020 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. INTRODUCTION Solid waste is the unwanted or useless solid materials generated from combined residential, industrial and commercial activities in a given area. It may be categorized according to its origin (domestic, industrial, commercial, construction or institutional); according to its contents (organic material, glass, metal, plastic paper etc); or according to hazard potential (toxic, non-toxin, flammable, radioactive, infectious etc).Management of solid waste reduces or eliminates adverse impacts on the environment and human health and supports economic development and improved quality of life. A number of processes are involved in effectively managing waste for a municipality. These include monitoring, collection, transport, processing, recycling and disposal. II. REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE Methods of waste reduction, waste reuse and recycling are the preferred options when managing waste. There are many environmental benefits that can be derived from the use of these methods. They reduce or prevent green house gas emissions, reduce the release of pollutants, conserve resources, save energy and reduce the demand for waste treatment technology and landfill space. Therefore it is advisable that these methods be adopted and incorporated as part of the waste management plan. III. WASTE REDUCTION AND REUSE The first Waste reduction and reuse of products are both methods of waste prevention. They eliminate the production of waste at the source of usual generation and reduce the demands for large scale treatment and disposal facilities. Methods of waste reduction include manufacturing products with less packaging, encouraging customers to bring their own reusable bags for packaging, encouraging the public to choose reusable products such as cloth napkins and reusable plastic and glass containers, backyard composting and sharing and donating any unwanted items rather than discarding them. All of the methods of waste prevention mentioned require public participation. In order to get the public onboard, training and educational programmes need to be undertaken to educate the public about their role in the process. Also the government may need to regulate the types and amount of packaging used by manufacturers and make the reuse of shopping bags mandatory. RESEARCH ARTICLE OPEN ACCESS