Adoption of sustainable solid waste management and treatment approaches: A case study of Iran

Author:

Jalalipour Haniyeh1ORCID,Jaafarzadeh Neematollah2,Morscheck Gert1,Narra Satyanarayana1,Nelles Michael1

Affiliation:

1. Department of Waste and Resource Management, Rostock University, Germany

2. Toxicology Research Centre, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Abstract

Developing countries face serious environmental, social and economic challenges when it comes to managing different kinds of solid waste. Iran, as one such country, is forced to deal with many difficulties including the absence of a comprehensive policy framework, a lack of technical know-how, insufficient financial resources and lack of proper disposal facilities. This study attempts to suggest ways to overcome those problems by providing applicable waste management solutions to the local conditions. The research was performed in four structured phases: diagnosis of the existing solid waste management system practised, identification of areas of weakness in the waste management frameworks, bridging the gaps to ensure the sustainability of the concepts offered, and finally the provision of affordable solutions. A source-separated collection system for wet and dry fractions was drawn up. Establishment of a mechanical biological treatment facility and the introduction of biological treatment technology were considered as the main treatment options. From the economic point of view, the extended producer responsibility concept was provided as a resource management tool. The involvement of the stakeholders, as well as the public–private partnership model, was identified as the cornerstone in the planning and implementing of the new approaches. A roadmap was consequently designed aimed at gradually introducing a waste management system in a sustainable and environmentally sound manner.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Pollution,Environmental Engineering

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