Household solid waste production and its management in Biratnagar sub-metropolitan city
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https://doi.org/10.3126/bibechana.v7i0.4039Keywords:
Solid waste, Biodegradable waste, Improper settlementsAbstract
The study was conducted from March to May month of 2010 A D in Biratnagar regarding the waste production and management. Total amount of waste produced was recorded about 46.877 tonnes per day. The highest amount was from urban rural area (44.637 tonnes) and the lowest was from main bazaar (0.689 tonnes). About 69.19 percent households collect waste separately. 45.90 percent households dump degradable waste. 80 percentages of all households sell non degradable waste and only 33.67 percentage people of this town have scientific knowledge of waste management.Keywords: Solid waste; Biodegradable waste; Improper settlements
DOI: 10.3126/bibechana.v7i0.4039
BIBECHANA 7 (2011) 21-25
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Adhihari, R. C. (2010). Household solid waste production and its management in Biratnagar sub-metropolitan city. BIBECHANA, 7, 21–25. https://doi.org/10.3126/bibechana.v7i0.4039
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