Municipal Solid Waste Management in Skardu: Current Status, and Corrective Measures
Imran Hussain,
Kacho Muhammad Imran Khan,
Salar Ali
et al.
Abstract:Solid waste management (SWM) is a marginalized sector in Gilgit Baltistan, causing a frightening situation, especially in the municipal area of district Skardu. The total municipal area of Skardu is about 4260 sq. km with a population of approximately 112996. In line with other government departments, the Gilgit Baltistan waste management company (GBWMC) is responsible for collecting and dumping solid waste. The current study was devised to calculate, characterize, and analyze the past status, and current posi… Show more
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