3. MSW characteristics and composition
The composition and the quantity of MSW generated
form the basis on which the management system needs to
be planned, designed and operated. In India, MSW differs
greatly with regard to the composition and hazardous nature,
when compared to MSW in the western countries
(Gupta et al., 1998; Shannigrahi et al., 1997; Jalan and Srivastava,
1995).