The process of selecting the right waste disposal method is a complex one due to the heterogeneity in the urban
waste. Appropriate method of waste disposal can save money and avoids future problems. The most predominant
methods used for treating municipal solid waste are open dumping, sanitary land filling, incineration and
composting. Open dumping of solid waste is practiced mostly in India because it is cheap and requires no planning.
In general, low lying areas and out skirts of the city are the places for dumping the waste. Open dumping create
nuisance to the public by breeding of the flies, rats and mosquitoes. It is also a source of objectionable odors and
causing air pollution but it helps to decrease the volume of the waste. Sanitary land filling is the method of disposing
of solid waste according to the standards. The waste is dumped in the pits covered with High Density Polyethylene
liner (HDPE) to avoid ground water contamination and the waste is compacted in thin layers within small area.