Recent Advances in Sustainable Waste Management Practices : Proceedings of SWMP 2023 430

This book comprises the select proceedings of the national-level conference on Sustainable Waste Management Practices (SWMP 2023). The content focuses on industrial wastewater treatment, solid and hazardous waste management, municipal/plastic/biomedical/construction and demolition waste management, e-waste management, leachate treatment, case studies on best practices, among others for waste management. This book is of immense interest to researchers in academia and industry working in the fields of environmental and civil engineering. Contents About the Editors Best Practices of Solid Waste Management and Its Application to Nashik City 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 2.1 Nashik 2.2 Indore 2.3 Navi Mumbai 3 Comparison Between Nashik, Indore, and Navi Mumbai 3.1 Citywide 3.2 Waste Generation and Segregation 3.3 Waste Collection and Transportation 3.4 Awareness 4 Conclusion 4.1 Source Segregation 4.2 Transport Efficiency and Tracking 4.3 Decentralized Waste Processing 4.4 Responsibility of Government Authorities and Their Strict Actions 4.5 Sweeping 4.6 Awareness Campaigns and Public Participation and Education 4.7 Employment Opportunity References A Review of E-waste Management and Practice Scenario in India 1 Introduction 1.1 E-Waste Pollutants 1.2 Impact of Hazardous Substances on Health and Environment 2 Objective 3 E-Waste Management Challenges in India 4 E-Waste Issues 5 Policy Level Legislation in India 6 E-Waste Disposal Methods 6.1 Landfilling 6.2 Incineration 7 E-Waste Treatment Technologies 7.1 1st Level Treatment 7.2 2nd Level Treatment 7.3 3rd Level Treatment 8 Findings 9 Research Gap 10 Conclusion References A Review on Sustainable Rice Straw Management Through Anaerobic Digestion 1 Introduction 2 Background 2.1 Exploring the Indian Scenario: RS Generation and Problems 3 Materials and Methods 4 Results and Discussion 4.1 Global Scenario 4.2 Latest Indian Interventions 4.3 Footprint Estimation 4.4 Current Operational Challenges and Future Scopes for Research 5 Conclusion References An Assessment of Qualitative and Quantitative Municipal Solid Waste City Compost by Indexing Method 1 Introduction 2 Analytical Characterization Methods 2.1 MSWCC Sampling and Characterization 2.2 MSWCC Microscopic Morphology 2.3 Grading the Quality of MSWCC 3 Results and Discussion 3.1 Physical and Chemical Characteristics 3.2 Fertilizing Potential of MSWC 3.3 MSWCC Microscopic Morphology 3.4 Compliance of MSWCC to India's Quality Control Standards 3.5 Grading the Quality of MSWCC 4 Conclusion References Waste Materials as Rejuvenator—A Review 1 Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 WEO (Waste Engine Oil) 1.3 WCO (Waste Cooking Oil) 1.4 Objective 2 Assessment of Rejuvenated Asphalt Properties 2.1 Fundamental Properties of Aging Asphalt Rejuvenated by WEO and WCO 2.2 Rheological Characteristics of Rejuvenated Asphalt 2.3 Micro-structural Properties of Rejuvenated Asphalt 3 Conclusion References Treatment of Water Using Natural Fibres 1 Introduction 2 Pine Needles 3 Pinecones 4 Straw and Reed 5 Strychnos Potatorum and Moringa Oleifera 6 Conclusion References Utilization of Waste Transformer Oil for the Synthesis of Biodiesel and Glyptal 1 Introduction 2 Experimental Setup and Procedure of Biodiesel Preparation 2.1 Materials and Method 2.2 Treatment of WTO 2.3 Utilization of By-product Crude Glycerol 3 Result and Discussion 3.1 Kinematic Viscosity 3.2 Flash Point and Fire Point 3.3 Effect of the Catalyst 4 Conclusion 5 Future Scope References A Review of the Indian Scenario of E-waste Management: Generation, Effect, and Material Recovery Method 1 Introduction 2 Composition of E-waste 3 Indian Scenario of E-waste Management 3.1 Formal Sector 3.2 Informal Sector 3.3 Material Recovery from E-waste 3.4 Challenges in India 4 Potential for a Circular Economy 5 Health Impact of E-waste 5.1 Impact Due to Hazardous Components Generated from E-waste 5.2 Source of Toxins 6 Conclusion 7 Research Gap References Evaluating Efficiency of Sewage Treatment Plant at Hamirpur: A Case Study 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Material 3.1 pH 3.2 Techniques for Identifying Solids in a Wastewater Sample 4 Explanation of the Research Area 4.1 Month-Wise Data Analysis of WWTP 4.2 Displaying the Average Value of Different Parameters Before and After Treatment 5 Result and Discussion 5.1 Effluent Characteristics and the Success of Treatment 6 Conclusion References A Paradigm Shift in Municipal Solid Waste Collection Containers and Vehicles in Urban Areas 1 Introduction 2 Role of Collection Containers in Handling and Transportation of MSW 2.1 Household Containers (HC) 2.2 Community Containers (CC) 2.3 Smart Container Technology (SCT) 3 Technological Advancements in Collection Vehicles 3.1 Rear-Loading Vehicle System 3.2 Side-Loading Vehicle System 3.3 Front-Loading Vehicle System 3.4 Light Motor Vehicle (LMV)—Mini Truck/Open Tractor 3.5 Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV)—Dumper Truck 3.6 Handheld Tools 4 Conclusions References A Review of the Long-Term Viability of Municipal Solid Waste and the Impact It Has on People 1 Introduction 1.1 Options for Sustainable Management Solutions 1.2 Importance of Sustainable Waste Management 2 Impacts on Health 3 Conclusion References Experimental Investigation on Cement Bricks Using Glass Powder as a Partial Replacement for Fine Aggregate 1 Introduction 2 Properties of Brick 3 Materials Used 3.1 Cement 3.2 Quarry Dust 3.3 Glass Powder 4 Methodology 4.1 Mix Proportions 4.2 Mix Design 4.3 Moulding of Cement Bricks 4.4 Curing of Cement Bricks 4.5 Tests on Brick 5 Results 6 Conclusion References Sewage Sludge—A Latent Biogold 1 Introduction 2 Sewage Sludge as a Resource 3 Challenges Associated with Sewage Sludge for Being Utilized as a Resource 3.1 Presence of Heavy Metals in Sewage Sludge 3.2 Presence of Pathogens in Sewage Sludge 3.3 Presence of Microplastics 4 Conclusions and the Way Ahead References A Review on Use of Recycled Concrete Aggregate in Flexible Pavement 1 Introduction 2 Materials Reviewed 2.1 Recycled Concrete Aggregate 3 Assessment of Recycled Concrete Aggregate 4 Discussion 5 Conclusion References Fabrication of Sustainable Unfired Brick Using Covid-19 Non-woven PPE Kit Waste and Paper Industry Sludge 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 2.1 Properties of Non-woven PPE Wastes from COVID-19 Out Break 2.2 Properties of Paper Industry Sludge 2.3 Methodology 3 Results and Discussion 4 Cost Analysis of Unfired Brick from Wastes 5 Significance of Research 6 Conclusion 7 Comparison of Unfired Brick with Conventional Brick References Estimation of Short-Lived Climatic Pollutants (SLCPs) and Other Pollutants Generated from the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Surat, Gujarat 1 Introduction 1.1 Study Area 2 Materials and Methods 2.1 Status of MSW in Surat City 2.2 SWEET Tool 3 Emission Measurement 4 Result and Discussion 5 Conclusion References A Review on Plastic Waste Management Using Life Cycle Assessment Approach 1 Introduction 2 Plastic Wastes 2.1 Plastic Wastes 2.2 Sustainable Waste Management 2.3 Life Cycle Assessment 3 LCA Studies in Context of Plastic Wastes 4 Major Findings and Way Forward 5 Conclusion References Techno-Economic Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste Gasification 1 Introduction 1.1 Primary Separation 1.2 Mechanical Separation 1.3 Thermochemical Conversion 2 Materials and Methods 2.1 Population and Waste Production 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Sustainable Technological Options for Industrial Effluent Treatment in Common Effluent Treatment Plants: A Review 1 Introduction 1.1 General 1.2 Status of CETPs in India 1.3 Characteristics of CETP 2 Treatment Techniques 2.1 Coagulation and Flocculation 2.2 Fenton Process 2.3 Cavitation 2.4 Ozonation 2.5 Photocatalysis 2.6 Membrane Techniques 3 Conclusion References A Review on Crumb Rubber Content in Modifying Asphalt to Save the Environment from the Solid Waste Crisis 1 Introduction 2 Material 2.1 Mechanism for Asphalt and Crumb Rubber Mixture 2.2 Constituents and Concentration of Crumb Rubber 2.3 Crumb Rubber Particle Size and Grinding Process 2.4 CRMB Chemical Alterations 3 Aging Properties of CRMB 4 Advanced Test Performed on CRMB 4.1 Rheological Property Test 4.2 Frequency Sweep Test 4.3 Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR) Tests 4.4 Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) Test 5 Conclusion References Treatment of Dairy Wastewater by Electrocoagulation Process Using Iron Electrodes 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 2.1 Background 2.2 Experimental Design 3 Results and Discussion 3.1 General 3.2 Experimental Results Obtained from Iron Electrodes 4 Conclusion References Selection of Landfill Leachate Treatment Methods According to the Age of Landfill Leachate 1 Introduction 2 Landfill Stabilization 3 Landfill Leachate 3.1 Characteristics 3.2 Available Methods 3.3 Treatment Efficiency 4 Propose Methods for Leachate Treatment 4.1 Proposed Methods for Immature Leachate 4.2 Proposed Methods for Mature Leachate 4.3 Cost Analysis of Proposed Treatment Methods 5 Conclusion References Monitoring of Municipal Solid Waste Operations in Urban Areas: A Review 1 Introduction 2 Methodology of Review 3 Result and Discussion 3.1 Monitoring of Collection and Transportation 3.2 Monitoring of Treatment and Disposal 4 Conclusion References Red Mud—Its Properties and Application in Geotechnical Engineering 1 Introduction 2 Objective of Review 3 Material and Its Characteristics 3.1 Specific Gravity 3.2 Particle Size Distribution 3.3 Chemical Composition 3.4 Morphological Characteristics 3.5 pH 3.6 Potentially Toxic Element 4 Review on Geotechnical Properties 4.1 Consistency Limits 4.2 Linear and Volumetric Shrinkage 4.3 Shear Strength 4.4 Hydraulic Conductivity and Compressibility 4.5 CBR- California Bearing Ratio 5 Application of Red Mud in Geotechnical Engineering 6 Gaps and Need of Research 7 Conclusion References Performance Evaluation of a Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP): Reliability Analysis and Removal Efficiency Assessment 1 Introduction 2 Material and Methods 2.1 Introduction to Study Area 2.2 Removal Efficiency (RE) 2.3 Concept of Reliability Analysis and Coefficient of Reliability (COR) 2.4 Expected Compliance with Prescribed Discharge Standards 3 Results and Discussion 3.1 Removal Efficiency for All Pollutants 3.2 Reliability Analysis 3.3 Observed Reliability Level 4 Conclusion References An Investigation into the Scale Shift of an Efficient Biodegradation Practice from Batch to Pilot Scale Continuous Feeding Mode 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methodologies 2.1 Feedstock Materials 2.2 Reactor Setup 2.3 Batch Scale Operation and Optimization 2.4 Continuous Feeding Pilot Scale Operation 2.5 Batch Scale 2.6 Continuous Feeding Pilot Scale Operation 2.7 Process Operation and Monitoring Parameters Evaluation 2.8 Evaluation of NPK 2.9 Statistical Analysis 3 Results and Discussions 3.1 Batch Scale Operation 3.2 Continuous Feeding Pilot-Scale Operation 3.3 Troubleshooting the Issues Linked with Scale Shift 3.4 Practical Implication of the Study 4 Conclusions References