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Solid Waste Management Programme at IFFCO
A Green Action Towards a Cleaner Future
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Solid Waste
Something which is unwanted or no longer serves a purpose, is thrown away as Waste.
“Solid Waste” is unwanted materials disposed off by us from our homes, industries, shops, offices, hospitals etc.
One of the seven components
of Sanitation
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Classification of Solid Waste
Biodegradable Non degradable
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Basic Principles of SWM
3 Rs : Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Segregation at sourceDifferent treatments for different types of solid wastesTreatment at nearest possible point (Decentralized & small scale units)
2 more Rs Refuse & Repair
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Objectives of SWM
To protect human health and environment.To improve quality of life of people.To convert bio waste into compost for ensuring better utilization.To generate employment by offering new opportunities in waste management.
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Ideal Solid Waste Management at a glance
Solid waste
Segregation at source
Biodegradables
Compost/ vermicompost
Non-biodegradables
Paper
Cloth
Plastic
Glass
Metal
Recycle
Recycling through scrapdealers
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Vermicompost Technology
Garbage
Earthworms
Vermicompost
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SWM System at IFFCOCEE implements SWM system at IFFCO
SWM SystemDoor to door collection of waste from 1100 houses of IFFCO Aonla Township (Six trolleys and 10 waste collectors)Waste is transported to waste management siteSegregation of collected waste is doneVermicomposting process is followed for biodegradable wasteNon-biodegradable waste is taken to landfill site.
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Quantities of Solid waste
A residentialunit with
4000-4500population
Producesaround 500
to600 kg
solid wasteper day
Which is equal
to180 to 200
tonsper annum
300-400 kg Non-biodegradable waste
170-200 kgBiodegradable waste
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Vermicompost : the processVermicompost : the process
Preparation of waste beds after segregation
Waste beds covered with dung slurry
Transfer to pits - Vermiculture treatment
Screening
Final product (Vermicompost)
Biodegradable Garbage
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Vermicompost Technology : Salient FeaturesVermicompost Technology : Salient Features
1.Fast process – requires only 40 to 45 days as compared to the conventional process which takes 3 to 4 months.2.The process is free from foul odour.3.Rich in plant nutrients like N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S.4.Contains plant growth hormones & antifungal elements.5.Complete destruction of weed seeds.6.Cent percent conversion of garbage.
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Vermicomposting Site
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Vermicomposting Site
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Vermicomposting Site
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Vermicomposting Site
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Awareness Programmes
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Gandhian Theory of Sanitation
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