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Overview of non-hazardous solid waste in the small island state of Mauritius

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  • Foolmaun, Rajendra Kumar
  • Chamilall, Dinkar Sharma
  • Munhurrun, Girish

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In Mauritius, solid waste disposal has been a cause for concern since the 1980s. Currently, there is no segregation of waste and some 1200tonnes of solid waste are generated daily by the 1.24 million inhabitants of the island. As processes such as recycling and composting are still in their infancy stage, most of the waste generated have to be disposed of at the sole landfill. The solid waste management practices of 1980s and early 1990s are no longer compatible with the changing composition and quantity of wastes now generated. As a result, there is an urgency to review the whole waste management system and come forward with sustainable solutions.

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  • Foolmaun, Rajendra Kumar & Chamilall, Dinkar Sharma & Munhurrun, Girish, 2011. "Overview of non-hazardous solid waste in the small island state of Mauritius," Resources, Conservation & Recycling, Elsevier, vol. 55(11), pages 966-972.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:recore:v:55:y:2011:i:11:p:966-972
    DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2011.05.004
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