6.0 Conclusion
The results of our study clearly indicate a major prevalence of open dumping in a certain locality of Garia. It
also indicates the further rise in the health risks associated with the open dumping process particularly the frequency
of malaria, diarrhea, dengue and also other such detrimental health disorders. Inspite of the awareness about the
harmful impact of open dumping of garbage and landfills, people are practicing the same in different localities of
Kolkata. In some areas municipal solid waste is still collected without segregation and treatment facilities are also
very limited. The proper disposal of Municipal Solid Waste is a necessary step, to minimize the environmental
health impacts and degradation of land resources.
Acknowledgement
The authors would like to thank the residents of Garia for their co-operation during the study period, and also
for providing the data used to undertake the research. ISWMAW is also acknowledged for their all kind of support
during this research.