Household solid waste production and its management in Biratnagar sub-metropolitan city

Authors

  • Ram Chandra Adhihari Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Central Campus of Science and Technology, Hattisar, Dharan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/bibechana.v7i0.4039

Keywords:

Solid waste, Biodegradable waste, Improper settlements

Abstract

The study was conducted from March to May month of 2010 A D in Biratnagar regarding the waste production and management. Total amount of waste produced was recorded about 46.877 tonnes per day. The highest amount was from urban rural area (44.637 tonnes) and the lowest was from main bazaar (0.689 tonnes). About 69.19 percent households collect waste separately. 45.90 percent households dump degradable waste. 80 percentages of all households sell non degradable waste and only 33.67 percentage people of this town have scientific knowledge of waste management.

Keywords: Solid waste; Biodegradable waste; Improper settlements

DOI: 10.3126/bibechana.v7i0.4039

BIBECHANA 7 (2011) 21-25

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Adhihari, R. C. (2010). Household solid waste production and its management in Biratnagar sub-metropolitan city. BIBECHANA, 7, 21–25. https://doi.org/10.3126/bibechana.v7i0.4039

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Vol. 7 (2011)

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Research Articles

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