Authors : Ankita Wankhede & Vandana Dhawad
Page Nos : 416- 422
Description :
Waste management and treatment is a major problem faced by municipal bodies all over the world especially in India. Waste management techniques are not up to the mark as far as the increasing population of the city is concerned. Disposal vehicles, small auto rickshaws, hand carts and tricycles are provided to maximize the collection of waste. Still the facilities are inadequate, and it is an ardent need to improve the solid waste. Moreover the authorities of municipal council are apathetic towards MSWM (Municipal Solid Waste Management). Considering all these factors such as increasing population and industrialization the strategy should be well developed and formulated. This research paper was to present “Comprehensive Study on Households Waste Management Practices”. 100 homemakers in Nagpur city of Maharashtra State were taken convenience technique was used for research design. Questionnaire cum interview method were used for collection of data. The data analyzed using chi-square test showed, calculated value is greater than table hence (Ho) is rejected. Its means homemakers are aware about waste management. The study reveals the necessity of giving mass awareness to the impact of waste disposal practices from the beginning of school education.
