Solid waste Management – Hazaribagh, Jharkhand

Hazaribagh city is situated in the State of Jharkhand and is known for its several oars and rich minerals, mica and coal being the main minerals found in this industrial town.

It was identified by the municipal corporation that the city lacked scientific solid waste management and the present dumping site was saturated.

Jharkhand government initiated the project to improve the disposal of solid waste and minimize health, environment related issues and improve the aesthetic of solid waste management.

The focus of the SWM project therefore was collect of waste, transportation, recycling, processing and disposal of urban waste generated from houses, streets, shops and offices.