ABSTRACT
One of the major problems being faced by cities and towns relate to management of municipal solid waste. Waste quantities are increasing day by day due to the increasing population and the municipal authorities are not able to upgrade or scale up the facilities required for proper management of such wastes. Open dumping occurs when large quantities or piles of waste accumulate in areas designed to handle such materials. Open dumps are commonly found in forests, backyards, abandoned buildings and swimming pools. Open dumps are usually removed shortly after they are created. The health risks associated with illegal dumping are significant. Areas used for open dumping may be easily accessible to people, especially children, who are vulnerable to the physical and chemical hazards posed by wastes. Sanitary Landfills are designed to greatly reduce or eliminate the risks that waste disposal may pose to the public health and environmental quality.
