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Challenges of Solid Waste Management in Sylhet City Corporation

MR Al Mamun
Department of Farm Power and Machinery, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

SJ Lovely and
Department of Farm Power and Machinery, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

S Akther
Department of Farm Power and Machinery, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The world races toward its urban future, waste generation of urban lifestyle which producing the faster rate of urbanization, made an adverse effect on the environment. Nowadays solid waste management pattern is an alarming issue in Sylhet city area of 26.50 km sq. with a population of 1 million. This paper mainly focused on the observation of existing scenarios of solid waste management practices in Sylhet city and also establishing a feasible solid waste management system for Sylhet city. During this study, information was taken from direct field observation from different areas of Sylhet city and other sources. The results showed that solid waste generation had reached about 260 tons day-1 in Sylhet city in 2017 which is 2.5 times higher than in 2004. The solid waste was collected 52% of a door to door system was running, 22% use of community bin for waste disposal and rests dumps open places. The investigation found that maximum people thought improper removal of waste and illegal dumps on open places are two considerable reasons for environmental pollution. The study is bringing some challenges for progressing solid waste management. Some causes found for inability to the management of urban solid waste consists of inadequate financing, lack of community participation and lack of implementation of proper laws. In this regard, the integrated systems with a combination of given challenges might be helpful to build up a green city of Sylhet City Corporation.

Keywords: Waste segregation, Recycling, sustainable environment, Environment pollutions

Location: Sylhet City

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Program Area: Resource Development and Management

Commodity: Pollution

Objectives:

. The present study was investigated on the existing solid waste management process in Sylhet City Corporation and designs an effective layout for solid waste management to build up a green city

Methodology:

An interview schedule was prepared according to the objectives of the research. This study deals with the process for identifying waste management system of Sylhet City Corporation. The questionnaire was made final to use for this research after the necessary correction on the basis of present condition of waste management. Site selection The primary data were collected from different areas Shibgonj, Mirabazar, Lamabazar, Bilpar, Varthokhola, Tilagor areas of Sylhet City Corporation. It’s one of the smallest cities in Bangladesh which is divided into 28 wards. The data were gathered from different sources to observing the present situation of waste management. Questionnaire preparation A set of questionnaire was developed based on objectives for primary data collection from the target respondents. The questionnaire was examined and checked by the targeted groups. The questionnaire was the combination of open-ended and close-ended questions. Primary data collection To find out the solid waste management practice in Sylhet City Corporation, the primary data were gathered from 50 respondents which were selected randomly and data were collected through questionnaire survey from house owner, housewife and waste hauler with field observation. The process of waste collection and disposal data were accumulated by focus group discussion. Secondary data collection Secondary data were collected from Sylhet City Corporation, research papers and study report on solid waste management. The collected information was analyzed to develop an understanding of the problems and prospects of the present solid waste management system of SCC. Sampling unit The key sampling units were divided into three groups on the basis of the family member like as Small (1-4), Medium (5-6) and Large (7-10) which are producing approximately (0.5-1.0), (1.0-2.0) and (1.5-2.0) kg day-1 respectively. Also data were collected from different waste generated sources in Sylhet City Corporation. Data collection This study was focused on the existing management practice of solid waste in Sylhet city. The information was collected about solid waste management (including collection, transportation, storage and disposal) system. This study has identified the lacking of waste management and the future management plan of SCC. Data analysis The data were compiled, tabulated and analyzed in accordance with the objective of the study. The organized data was then overviewed to get a general sense of emerging trends, patterns and concepts. The data was parted into broad categories like waste generation, waste collection-cum-transportation, waste decision making process and public involvement in the decision making. Statistical data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2007 software.

Source of Information: J. Sylhet Agril. Univ. 5(2):213-222, 2018 ISSN: 2308-1597

Article Link (Online Journal): www.jsau.com.bd)

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Achievement/Findings:

Finally, the study concluded the waste disposal is an emerging problem in Sylhet city. The existing disposal system of solid waste impacts on the environment. So, solid waste management is a challenge in Sylhet city to build up a green city through proper solid waste management. The study result shows that solid waste was generated 260 tons day-¹ of Sylhet City in 2017. Half of the respondents were given the opinion that the solid waste collection performance of Sylhet City Corporation is satisfactory. Mixed waste was collected from households and carried to municipal roadside containers. Waste segregation at the household level improves the quality of recyclable materials and increases the value. From the observation of the study, Sylhet City Corporation should be taken the recommended challenges for proper waste collection and disposal. Every possible step should be taken and every possible decision needs to be made to ensure proper management of wastages. This study is a small step to minimizing risks for the environment caused by poor wastage management in areas like Sylhet City. Citizen’s awareness regarding solid waste segregation at the source, waste minimization and its proper management should be emphasized.

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