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Download Solution PDFAs per CPCB, how much solid waste is generated per capita per day in large cities?
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Solid wastes can be categorized in the following 3 categories:
- Municipal wastes: These include food wastes, rubbish, ashes and residues, demolition and construction waste, treatment plant waste and some special wastes.
- Industrial wastes: Wastes arising from industrial activities and it typically includes rubbish, ashes, demolition and construction wastes, hazardous wastes and some special wastes.
- Hazardous wastes: Wastes that pose a substantial danger immediately or over a period of time to human, plant or animal life. They can be radioactive substance, chemicals, biological wastes, flammable wastes and explosives.
As per CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board)
Solid waste generated in small cities …………… 0.1 kg per capita per day
Solid waste generated in medium cities ………… 0.3-0.4 kg per capita per day
Solid waste generated in large cities …………… 0.5 kg per capita per day
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