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Dhaka landfill waste practices: addressing urban pollution and health hazards
Author Affiliations
BRAC University, National Institute of Traumatology & Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
Published InBuildings and Cities
Year2021
Citations39
Abstract
Two Dhaka, Bangladesh, landfills are explored to understand how management practices impact environmental quality and public health in the surrounding areas. A combination of research methods is used, such as geospatial buffer zone analysis, semi-structured observation checklist and qualitative interviews, to gain an understanding of the waste transportation, leachate percolation, and adverse health and environmental effects. A multi-ring buffer zone and ground truth method were applied through ArcMap for the spatial distribution of landfill-adjacent environmental features. Qualitative interviews were conducted with landfill officials and nearby residents. Findings reveal that landfills are situated very close to residential areas, water bodies and agricultural lands, exposing them to various health and environmental hazards. Improper solid waste management practices of the landfills cause adverse…
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Fields & Keywords
Physical SciencesEnvironmental ScienceIndustrial and Manufacturing EngineeringMunicipal Solid Waste ManagementHealthcare and Environmental Waste ManagementRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesEnvironmental planningEnvironmental healthEnvironmental resource managementWaste managementCognitive psychology