2016 Vol.22 No.1 PP 79-85
EVALUATING THE PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MUNICIPAL
SOLID WASTE IN BALRAMPUR CITY, UTTAR PRADESH
*R.B. TRIPATHI, N.K. SINGH1, D.D. TEWARI1, ANJANI KUMAR SHUKLA2
AND INDU SINGH3
Department of Zoology,
1Department of Botany,
M.L.K.P.G. College,
BALRAMPUR (U.P.) INDIA.
2Department of Zoology,
Kisan P.G. College,
BAHRAICH (U.P.) INDIA.
3Department of Zoology,
K.N.I.P.S.S., SULTRANPUR (U.P.) INDIA
*Corresponding Author
E-mail: drrbtripathi.77@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Study shows an assessment of the existing situation of municipal solid waste management (MSWM) in Balrampur
City. The quantity and composition of MSW vary from place to place and bear a rather consistant correlation with the
average standard of living. Field investigations were carried out for quantification, analysis of physico-chemical composition
and characterization in disposal site. Studies carried out in these places have revealed that there are many shortcomings
in the existing practices used in managing the MSW. These shortcomings pertain mainly to indequate manpower,
financial resources, implements and machinery required for effectively carrying out various activities for MSWM.
Various adopted treatment technologies for MSW are critically reviewed, along with their advantage and limitations. The
study is concluded with a few fruitful suggestions, which may be beneficial to encourage the competent authorities/
researchers to work towards further improvement of the present system.
Key words : Municipal solid waste, Organic matter, Waste characterization.