Authors : Madhuri Y. Nasre
Page Nos : 6-11
Description :
The management of waste generated by industries and its proper disposal is a formidable
task. Chemicals of toxic nature are found in municipal water supply, fruits and vegetables
and in water tables. These originated from excessive use of pesticides during farming and
from discharges from industry. The collection and disposal of garbage has a long history.
When the garbage and waste enter into the water bodies or soil, it contaminates everything.
The most dangerous factor in the growth of the country’s landfill is the contamination of the
nearby drinking water supply. For this, there is need to adopt an integrative approach for
management of waste. As, it is becoming a serious concern. An integrated system for
management of wastes has been spelt out to maintain the quality of the earth’s
environment and also to achieve sustainable development. The present deals with the
integrated approach of waste management as well as various cases dealing with the
management of waste.
Keywords: waste, waste management, integrated approach, principle
