| Author | Amatya, Naresh Man Singh |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.HS-93-05 |
| Subject(s) | Salvage (Waste, etc.)--Nepal--Birganj
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. HS-93-05 |
| Abstract | Birganj, a rapidly urbanising city is under the administration of Birganj Municipality. The
commercial and industrial activities have caused high population growth. In spite of a sound financial
source Birganj faces the severe deficiency in urban infrastructure services.
This study is an attempt to assess the solid waste management system in Birganj for possible
improvement. Since, solid waste management covers a wide field therefore this study was limited only
to domestic solid wastes, the prime waste source.
Birganj Municipality runs a regular waste management service with least priority in
comparison to other services. The waste management system is poor due to the poor organizational
setup and lack of trained manpower in the sanitation section. So, the recommendation for reorganising
and strengthening of sanitation section and to improve the system is made. There is no clear financial
allocation for waste management nor there are any waste management plan and programme.
Recommendation for delegation of power to sanitation section and preparation of waste management
plan and programme by sanitation section for short term and long term is proposed.
The available rules and regulations for carrying out the solid waste management activity is
recommended to be enforced, and the possibility of collection of service charge for sustainability is
proposed.
The average domestic solid waste production rate observed was 160 gms/cap/day and the general
generation rate calculated is 355.5 gms/cap/day. The density of domestic solid waste calculated was
394 kg. per cubic metre. Regular analysis of waste is recommended for strategic and long term
planning and facilitating decision on solid waste management system.
In addition to sh01t term measure, the whole system should be reformed based on
sustainability, applicability and adaptability with the help of nonconventional methods such as public
participation and awareness programme.
There is no organised recycling activity nor the informal sector involved in it is provided with
sufficient incentives and facilities. Recommendation for promotion of recycling at different levels with
a view on environmental conse1vation at different level is made.
This study mainly covers the management of domestic solid waste, but studies on general solid
waste management, management of commercial, industrial and hazardous wastes, possibility of
privatizing solid waste management and organised recycling is recommended for further research. |
| Year | 1993 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. HS-93-05 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Parenteau, Rene; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Weber, Karl E.;Archer, R.W.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA); |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1993 |