Studies on solid waste generation and composition in the commercial area of Akhnoor Town, district Jammu

Studies on solid waste generation and composition in the commercial area of Akhnoor Town, district Jammu

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The present paper deals with the analysis of solid waste generation and composition fendi wide belt within the municipal limits of Akhnoor town which marks its beginning from the main bridge on the river Chenab and extends up to Sohal-Sungal turn.The commercial area was divided into four different zones for the purpose of studies.From each zone, five different types of shops were selected for the sampling and analysis of solid waste for a period of one year.Characterization and management of solid waste along with methods of disposal of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) were studied to analyze its impact on the environment and people chateau sissan 2019 inhabiting the area.

Proper disposal methods have also been suggested so that the environment in general and the population inhabiting the area in particular is saved from the hazardous effect of fast increasing menace of the waste.