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ENGINEERING

PHASES OF SW
GENERATION SORTING COLLECTION TRANSPORT STORAGE DISPOSAL

PHASES OF SW: SORTING

BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSTABLES PIG FEED


(compost pit)
(concessionaires)

NON-BIODEGRADABLE

Residual (MRF)

Recyclables
Aluminum cans (MRF) Hard Plastics (MRF) Bottles (MRF) Cartons (MRF)

STARTING A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM


1. Appoint a point person. 2. Point person studies existing program. - know the kind and volume of waste generated - method and frequency of disposal.

3. Conceptualize a general plan.


- Segregation scheme - Contacts for final disposal - People involved - budget - benefits of the program

Starting a ESWM Program


4. Get Managements commitment 5. Let committee fine tune plan. - Plan your MRF & Record keeping strategy - Contact persons who can handle the final disposal of segregated waste. - Plan an enforcement and sustainability program. 6. Launch and Implement the Plan.

7. Monitor & Evaluate the program.


- Circulate benefits derived from program. - Include activities for cross-monitoring by students - Focused Group Discussions for Impact

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