SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE THE MSW COLLECTION IN LOUGA CITY, SENEGAL
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This paper presents the results of a study conducted by CeTAmb, with the collaboration of two Italian NGOs (CESVI and CISV) and the local Municipality, in order to identify actions that could be adopted to improve the current MSW management in Louga. Louga (Figure 1) is a city placed in the northern part of Senegal, 200 km far from Dakar. Its territory spreads on a wide sandy plain whose altitude varies between 30 and 40 m above sea level. The region is characterised by a sahelian climate with a raining season (annual precipitation rate is about 300 mm/y) between July and September and a dry season from October to June.
© IWWG International Waste Working Group (10/2007)
This paper presents the results of a study conducted by CeTAmb, with the collaboration of two Italian NGOs (CESVI and CISV) and the local Municipality, in order to identify actions that could be adopted to improve the current MSW management in Louga. Louga (Figure 1) is a city placed in the northern part of Senegal, 200 km far from Dakar. Its territory spreads on a wide sandy plain whose altitude varies between 30 and 40 m above sea level. The region is characterised by a sahelian climate with a raining season (annual precipitation rate is about 300 mm/y) between July and September and a dry season from October to June.
THE MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTES IN ECONOMICALLY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES – MAJOR NEEDS
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Currently, the protection of public health and of the environment through the use of appropriate methods of solid waste management is gaining importance in a large number of economically developing countries (DCs).Some of the most important threats to public health and environmental quality in DCs are related to inefficient collection methods and insufficient coverage of the collection system, combined with improper disposal of municipal solid wastes and contaminated sources of water supply. Despite the fact that these threats have been evident over the last few years, pollution control and environmental management have been given little or no attention in many DCs. Government policies have emphasized industrial development.
© IWWG International Waste Working Group (10/2007)
Currently, the protection of public health and of the environment through the use of appropriate methods of solid waste management is gaining importance in a large number of economically developing countries (DCs).Some of the most important threats to public health and environmental quality in DCs are related to inefficient collection methods and insufficient coverage of the collection system, combined with improper disposal of municipal solid wastes and contaminated sources of water supply. Despite the fact that these threats have been evident over the last few years, pollution control and environmental management have been given little or no attention in many DCs. Government policies have emphasized industrial development.
MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: A METHODOLOGY TO MONITOR THE SERVICE QUALITY
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Efficiency, quality, sustainable prices, and availability of public services contribute to determine the quality of life of citizens (Kirkpatrick and Lucio, 1995). Among these services, the municipal solid waste services, due to its direct influence on the urban environment, to the resulting cost on the citizens, and to the competing private companies, still necessitates significant improvement with regard to efficiency and resources (human, financial and structural) allocation.
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Efficiency, quality, sustainable prices, and availability of public services contribute to determine the quality of life of citizens (Kirkpatrick and Lucio, 1995). Among these services, the municipal solid waste services, due to its direct influence on the urban environment, to the resulting cost on the citizens, and to the competing private companies, still necessitates significant improvement with regard to efficiency and resources (human, financial and structural) allocation.
BARRIER-FREE PACKAGE WASTE COLLECTION: TESTING THE USER FRIENDLINESS OF WASTE CONTAINERS AND BAGS FOR PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE
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ARGEV is a member of the Austrian packaging compliance scheme, ARA System, and is responsible for operating the country-wide collection and sorting of light-weight and metal packages from private, commercial and industrial waste generators. With an average distance to the nearest collection point of less than 200 metres, the service provided for the Austrian consumers is highly convenient – or so one might believe. According to estimates, 10% to 20% of the Austrian population are permanently impaired; these figures are consistent with data from other European countries. The most recent statistical surveys suggest that around 30% of the Austrian population are affected by at least one or more physical impairments.
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ARGEV is a member of the Austrian packaging compliance scheme, ARA System, and is responsible for operating the country-wide collection and sorting of light-weight and metal packages from private, commercial and industrial waste generators. With an average distance to the nearest collection point of less than 200 metres, the service provided for the Austrian consumers is highly convenient – or so one might believe. According to estimates, 10% to 20% of the Austrian population are permanently impaired; these figures are consistent with data from other European countries. The most recent statistical surveys suggest that around 30% of the Austrian population are affected by at least one or more physical impairments.
DIAGNOSIS OF THE SEPARATE WASTE COLLECTION OPTIMIZATION. SANTANDER (SPAIN) CASE STUDY.
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Santander is one of the most important tourist cities of northern Spain, with an estimated population of 185.000 inhabitants. As a modern European city, Santander performs municipal solid waste management satisfactorily, and has implemented a separate waste collection system since 2003. Currently it has an average production of municipal solid waste of 1.14 kilograms per inhabitant per day, with a recycling rate of 39.9, 22.7 and 30.0 per cent of paper and cardboard, packaging, and glass respectively. (Session A6: Waste collection)
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Santander is one of the most important tourist cities of northern Spain, with an estimated population of 185.000 inhabitants. As a modern European city, Santander performs municipal solid waste management satisfactorily, and has implemented a separate waste collection system since 2003. Currently it has an average production of municipal solid waste of 1.14 kilograms per inhabitant per day, with a recycling rate of 39.9, 22.7 and 30.0 per cent of paper and cardboard, packaging, and glass respectively. (Session A6: Waste collection)
THE CITY OF STAVANGER BRINGS THE HOUSEHOLD WASTE UNDERGROUND
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Each inhabitant in Stavanger produces an annual amount of about 430 kg of household waste (see table 1). More than 80% of this is collected at the household from a 3-bin system. In addition hazardous waste and smaller WEEE-goods are collected from each household twice a year. Almost all other types of waste can be delivered to one of the 48 unmanned recycling points or at the manned recycling station. The level of source separation amounts to the quite high portion of 65%. The separated waste is mainly recycled into new materials, including compost. (Session A6: Waste collection)
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Each inhabitant in Stavanger produces an annual amount of about 430 kg of household waste (see table 1). More than 80% of this is collected at the household from a 3-bin system. In addition hazardous waste and smaller WEEE-goods are collected from each household twice a year. Almost all other types of waste can be delivered to one of the 48 unmanned recycling points or at the manned recycling station. The level of source separation amounts to the quite high portion of 65%. The separated waste is mainly recycled into new materials, including compost. (Session A6: Waste collection)
