As cities grow and produce more waste, deciding where all the waste will go
becomes a public health priority. Although many cities have reserved dumps
for waste, the dumps are open. Therefore, converting these dumps to
controlled and sanitary landfills is a critical step for protecting public health
and the environment. This guide serves as a practical tool for waste managers
in middle and lower-income countries to make gradual improvements in the
short term by upgrading disposal of wastes at modest cost, while still
providing acceptable levels of environmental protection. In the medium to
long term, the target should be to achieve full sanitary landfilling along with
comprehensive policies and programs to reduce waste generation and
increase recycling when it is economically viable.
| ISBN(s) : | 0821344579 |
| Number of Pages : | 267 |
| Published : | 02/01/1999 |
