Publication: Municipal solid waste management in Phuntsholing city, Bhutan
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2010-01-01
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19061714
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2-s2.0-71949117433
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Mahidol University
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EnvironmentAsia. Vol.3, No.1 (2010), 111-116
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Norbu, Sittipong Dilokwanich, Usanee Uyasatian, Patompong Saguanwong Municipal solid waste management in Phuntsholing city, Bhutan. EnvironmentAsia. Vol.3, No.1 (2010), 111-116. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/29142
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Municipal solid waste management in Phuntsholing city, Bhutan
Abstract
Municipal solid waste problem is a major concern in major cities in Bhutan. Despite the lack of reliable data on both waste composition and quantity, no studies have been conducted to identify problems and alternatives to improve the current system. The study objectives are: 1) to determine solid waste composition and generation rate; and 2) to investigate current solid waste management system. Six waste samples were selected in Phuntsholing city from three designated collection spots and from three collection vehicles and analyzed for their composition. Waste generation rate was computed from waste collected by collection vehicles. The investigation was carried out through interviews with municipal authorities, existing document reviews, and field observations. The organic fraction of solid waste composition comprised about 71 percent. The waste generation rate was estimated to 0.40 kg/capita.day. The current management system is inefficient, and recommendations are given to improve the current situation.