The Risk Factors and Problems of Waste Management in Developing Countries as Hurdles
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https://doi.org/10.55737/qjss.vi-i.25298Keywords:
Waste Management, Risk Factor of Waste Material, Lack of Awareness, Developing Countries StrugglesAbstract
This study aims to analyze the risk factors and challenges in waste management in developing nations. Waste management strategies vary based on the type of waste, liquid, solid, or organic and include disposal methods such as incineration, burial, recycling, and treatment. The rapid growth of urban populations has led to increased solid waste production, adversely affecting the environment and public health, particularly in informal urban neighborhoods, tribal villages, and rural settlements, where waste management services are often inadequate. A significant barrier in these regions is the lack of education and awareness about effective waste management practices. Unauthorized dumpsites pose severe Environmental risks due to the potential presence of hazardous materials, including radioactive, infectious, and toxic waste. Wealthier individuals are generally more conscious of environmental issues and more proactive in addressing them. Waste managers must ensure public information is clear and consistent with existing knowledge to foster better practices. This study utilized descriptive analysis to assess the relationships between various factors influencing waste management. Survey results indicate insufficient efforts to mitigate odors from dump sites, suggesting a need for greater public awareness. These findings highlight the importance of improving education on comprehensive waste management strategies to reduce environmental and health risks.
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