Waste dump sites receive mixed wastes of various origins that include domestic, industrial,
medical and commercial wastes. The waste dumps pose real hazard to workers, waste
pickers and stray animals that visit the sites. Most of the waste workers do not wear proper
protective gears. Major problems from solid waste disposal sites include pollution from
leachate, odour, vermin, attraction of scavengers and poor accessibility. Wastes are often
dumped at easily accessible points on the way or close to the dumping sites causing serious
pollution and aesthetic impacts.