SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

STRATEGY
  • Waste Prevention
  • Waste Minimization
  • Waste Re-utilization
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    PROGRAMME AREAS (4 Nos)

    A.   MINIMIZING wastes, through
    •  Formulation of waste reduction goals based on weight, volume and composition
    •  Strengthening the procedures for assessing waste quantity and composition
    •  Waste minimization policies

    B.  MAXIMIZING environmentally sound waste reuse and recycling systems, through
    • Launching of programs to demonstrate & implement enhanced waste reuse & recycling
    • Information, techniques and appropriate policy instruments

    C.  PROMOTING environmentally sound waste disposal and Treatment
    • Assistance from International community in providing necessary technology and,
    • Financial support for encouraging treatment and safe disposal of wastes in all countries

    D.  EXTENDING waste services (collection and disposal) Coverage

    • Urban and Rural areas
    • Full range of low-cost options for waste management

    1. BASIS OF ACTION

    2. OBJECTIVES

    3. ACTIVITIES

    a. Management-related activities
    b. Data and Information
    c. International and Regional cooperation & coordination

    4. MEANS OF IMPLEMENTATION

    a. Financial and cost evaluation
    b. Scientific and technological means
    c. Human resources development
    d. Capacity building.

    HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT AND TRAFFIC

    International Strategy
  • Develop international strategy for environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes.
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    PROGRAMME AREAS (4 Nos)
    1. Prevent and Minimize Hazardous wastes
      • Processing wastes into useful recycled materials
      • Employ cleaner production methods
      • Enhance knowledge and information on economics of prevention and management of hazardous wastes.
      • Reduce generation of hazardous wastes to feasible extent
    2. Promote and Strengthen Institutional capacities in hazardous Waste management
      • Adopt appropriate Coordinating, Legislative and Regulatory measures
      • Public Awareness Campaigns
      • Information programs at the national level
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      • Improve knowledge regarding the effects of hazardous wastes on human health and the environment.
    3. Promote and Strengthen International Cooperation in the Management of trans-boundary movements of hazardous wastes
      • Harmonizing Criteria for identification of hazardous wastes which are dangerous to the environment
      • Building monitoring capacities
      • Adopt policies for implementation of a ban or prohibition of export of hazardous wastes to countries that have banned their import.
    4. Illegal international traffic in hazardous wastes
      • Strengthen International capacities to detect and halt any illegal attempt to introduce hazardous wastes into any country.
      • Assistance to countries that suffer the consequences of illegal traffic, particularly developing countries, within the framework of the Basel convention.