CONCLUSION
The literature cited in the text does not directly address the source
specific quantification and characterization. Each study has adopted
different methodology without addressing the source specific data
collection. The existing system of quantification of solid waste
for a city involves use of waste generation rate for mixed waste
contributed by the prevailing population and leads to inadequate
design of MSW system with the result that the solid waste
management system can either get over-designed or under-designed.
From the data on composition of waste from residential areas, it is
seen that recovery of recyclables from every household is
impossible through source separation of paper, plastic, glass andmetal unless awareness is generated amongst the residents or
incentives are offered to the citizens in the form of relief in taxes.
Design and operation of appropriate solid waste management
systems are necessary for ensuring good sanitation and clean
environment. The source specific solid waste quantification and
characterization will be helpful in predicting the waste quantity
from various waste generating sources in a city and this can be
used as a basis for the planning of the system. This will also enable
in saving of time, manpower, and financial inputs required to be
spent for estimating the waste quantity for the entire city. Such a
developed methodology can be very easily adopted by the municipal
agency and would help them in managing the system in a befitting
manner.