Chapter 1…………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Introduction to Waste Management
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Definition of Waste
1.3 Types of Waste
1.4 Sources of Waste
1.5 Waste Generation
1.6 Factors Affecting Waste Generation
1.7 Waste Management policies
1.8 Local, National, and International Waste Regulations
Chapter 2…………………………………………………………………………………. 17
Environmental Impact of Waste
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Ecological Consequences of waste
2.3 Soil pollution due to improper waste management
2.4 Water pollution due to improper waste management
2.5 Air Pollution due to improper waste management
2.6 Human Health Risks and Impacts of waste on Human Health and
safety
2.7 Impact of waste on human health and safety
2.8 Climate Change and role of waste in greenhouse gas emission
Chapter 3…………………………………………………………………………………. 28
Waste Characterization and Segregation
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Waste Characterization Methods for Analyzing waste composition
3.3 Waste Segregation
3.4 Techniques for Separating Waste at Source
3.5 Importance of Waste Audits

Chapter 4…………………………………………………………………………………. 39
Waste Management Techniques
4.1 Reduction and Prevention Waste Management Strategies
4.2 Recycling processes, materials and benefits
4.3 Composting Principles
4.4 Incineration
4.5 Landfilling
4.6 Environmental considerations
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