| Title | An overview of municipal solid waste management in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 15380 |
| Authors | Xue, B; Geng, Y; Ren, WX; Zhang, ZL; Zhang, WW; Lu, CY; Chen, XP |
| Title | An overview of municipal solid waste management in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China |
| Year | 2011 |
| Published | Journal Of Material Cycles And Waste Management, 13, 4 |
| Abstract | Rapid industrialization and urbanization in developing countries have created serious problems in municipal solid waste (MSW) management. New case studies can shed light on these problems and point the way to potential solutions for improving the overall eco-efficiency of MSW management. This paper employs a case study approach, analyzing MSW management in Inner Mongolia. This study encompasses all aspects of MSW management, including collection, separation, recycling, and disposal. Problems and challenges are identified through our analysis, and recommendations are raised by considering the local realities. Our main findings are: (1) while large cities have already established a solid foundation for MSW management, small- and medium-sized cities deserve more attention; (2) MSW in rural areas is even worse than urban areas; (3) enforcement of MSW regulations is ineffective and needs improvement; (4) lack of funds, R&D efforts and advanced technologies have impeded sustainable MSW management; (5) lack of coordination and communication among different stakeholders further damages the efforts for improvement of MSW management. Therefore, integrated efforts that combine the above concerns should be initiated so that the overall effectiveness and efficiency of MSW management can be improved. |
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