Efficient collection and transportation are essential parts of the overall solid waste management programme. The
basic mode of refuse collection in India is from communal storage points. The waste is collected in bins with
capacity of 100 to 500 liters and placed at intervals of 50 to 200 meters. Daily collection of solid waste from bins is
essential because the organic matter in the bins may tend to decompose rapidly. Another kind of waste collection
methods block collection and kerbside collection are practiced in developed countries. Block collection is the
process of conveying of waste by individuals to the waiting vehicles with the help of containers. In kerbside
collection, the containers are placed on the footway in advance of the collection time and to be retrieved later.
Transportation of the collected waste constitutes a key stage in the overall waste management system. In India, no
single mode of collection is effective, economical and efficient due to congested and narrow roads. Hand cart
collection is the best method in narrow and congested roads where the waste can be brought by individuals and
transferred to the main transport vehicle.