8. Concluding remarks
The informal policy of encouraging the public to separate
MSW and market it directly to the informal network
appears to be a better option. The involvement of people
and private sector through NGOs could improve the efficiency
of MSWM. Public awareness should be created
among masses to inculcate the health hazards of the wastes.
Littering of MSW should be prohibited in cities, towns and
urban areas notified by the state government. Moreover,
house-to-house collection of MSW should be organized
through methods like collection on regular pre-informed
timing and scheduling. The collection bins must be appropriately
designed with features like metallic containers with
lids, and to have a large enough capacity to accommodate
20% more than the expected waste generation in the area,
with a design for mechanical loading and un-loading,
placement at appropriate locations, etc.