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Integrated approach to solid waste management in Chennai: an Indian metro city

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Management of municipal solid waste is a major problem for most of the Indian cities due to the growing urban population and per capita waste generation rate, inadequate public participation and the deplorable organizational and financial capacities of urban local bodies. This article highlights the interventions required for sustainable solid waste management in Indian cities by analyzing the waste generation, collection, and disposal scenario of a metro city in India along with the regulatory and institutional frame work. It advocates a phased and integrated approach taking into account the operational hurdles and the capacity building of local bodies with the support of educational organizations.

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The authors wish to express thanks for the generous support of the Swedish International Development cooperation Agency (SIDA) for the research on Sustainable Solid Waste Landfill Management in Asia under the Asian Regional Research Program on Environmental Technology. The support of the Corporation of Chennai for the field studies is gratefully acknowledged.

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    Kurian Joseph, S. Rajendiran, R. Senthilnathan & M. Rakesh

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Kurian Joseph, Rajendiran, S., Senthilnathan, R. et al. Integrated approach to solid waste management in Chennai: an Indian metro city. J Mater Cycles Waste Manag 14, 75–84 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-012-0046-0

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