Solid waste management principles are essential to efficiently manage waste and minimize its environmental impact. These principles guide waste management strategies at every level, from collection to disposal. Below are the core principles of solid waste management:
1. The Waste Hierarchy (3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) 2. Polluter Pays Principle (PPP) 3. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) 4. Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) 5. Sustainable Material Management (SMM) 6. Precautionary Principle 7. Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) 8. Circular Economy Principle 9. Decentralized Waste Management 10. Resource Recovery 11. Social Inclusiveness and Participation 12. Proximity Principle…
