Study of Urban Kitchen Waste Disposal in Mumbai

Abstract

Solid waste management is one of the most essential services for maintaining the quality of life of the people in the urban areas and protecting our environment. Composting is a process that progresses in stages and at each stage, certain types of microbes enter the pile and break down the organic waste without intervention in 60 days. When mixed with soil, compost promotes proper balance between air and water in the resulting mixture, which further helps reduce soil erosion, and serves as a slow-release fertilizer. The study identified key areas in waste management systems in high-rise residential buildings which is the avenue for future studies for integrating waste management strategies in high density residential developments in Mumbai. Further, a survey of high-rise residential buildings in Mumbai suggests how aware the residents are about composting process. The study recommends unless your people are aware of the negative impacts of the kitchen waste management, they will not realize the gravity of the situation and act responsibly to curb waste generation. It is high time to encourage technology based solutions to achieve effective solid waste management. Stakeholders should be involved in various components of waste management including public awareness. Keywords: Solid waste management, technology. Cite this Article: Aparajita S, Sonu Gupta. Study of Urban Kitchen Waste Disposal in Mumbai. International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials. 2019; 5(1) 36–42p.