Solid waste management
Inappropriately disposed solid waste poses significant health problems. Poorly managed
solid wastes provide good places for disease-causing insects and rodents to live and
breed. Such insects and rodents include mosquitoes, flies and rats (see the vector control
section of this chapter for additional details). Improper dumping of solid waste can lead to
contamination of water sources, both groundwater and surface water sources, through
leachate pollution.
Assessments of solid waste generation and practices should be determine the type and
quantity of waste produced. Based on assessment information, options for solid waste
management should be explored with the community and local officials. Options for
improving solid waste management practices include on site and off site disposal methods
and strategies aimed at waste reduction, reuse and recycling