In the contemporary era, the rapid rise of solid waste is a serious problem within rural and urban areas, and the main factors, such as rapid urbanization, increased per capita income, and rapid population growth, have contributed to the increase in solid waste that poses a serious threat to the environment and public health. The impact of the generated waste on the economy cannot be ignored, and efficient management of this waste has become a major problem. Municipal solid waste management has been a major challenge to the respective local governments at the regional and international levels. Financial constraints have been considered as one of the key issues. In Tamil Nadu, there are about 21 corporations, 138 Municipalities, and 490 Town Panchayats. The total quantity of solid waste generated is about 16066.392 Tons/day, of which about 15683.92 Tons/day of solid waste was collected, and 9708.82 Tons/day of the collected solid waste is treated, and 5975.1 Tons/day of municipal solid waste is dumped in the dumpsites allocated within the local bodies of Tamil Nadu. So far, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has issued the authorization to around 226 local bodies, and it is also informed that the local bodies that did not apply for authorization or did not have a valid authorization are instructed to apply for authorization. The current board is promoting the concept of waste segregation from the source, waste reduction, recycling, and prolonged usage of materials to avoid further degradation of the environment.
Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM), Collection, Transportation Segregation, Urban Local Bodies (ULB).
. Municipal Solid Waste Management in Tamil Nadu: A Descriptive Analysis. Indian Journal of Modern Research and Reviews. 2025; 3(9):13-17
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