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WHO Technical Note for Emergencies 7: Solid waste management in emergencies
Jonathan Rouse & Bob Reed
UK, Water, Engineering and Development Centre Loughborough University (WEDC), 2009, 4 hal
Th. 2009
363.728 ROU w
leaflet, technical notes – WHO, solid waste management - emergencies
Perpustakaan AMPL, Telp.021-31904113, Digilib WEDC, http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/
898 kali
The safe disposal of solid waste is critical for public health during an emergency. Not only will existing collection and disposal systems be disrupted, but there will be extra waste caused by the emergency itself. Initially, for new sites such as refugee camps, there will be no arrangements in place at all. If solid waste is not dealt with quickly, serious health risks will develop which will further demoralize the community already traumatized by the emergency.
This techical notes highlights the key issues to consider in managing solid waste during and shortly after a disaster.
Contents:
What is solid waste
The objective of managing solid waste
Assessment
Disposal of waste caused by a disaster
Domestic waste
Other important factors