The collection system for residential recyclables in communities in Haidian District, Beijing: A possible approach for China recycling

Municipal solid waste management in China: Status, problems and challenges

“…Unfortunately, these informal waste collection systems make it more difficult to regulate and implement an efficient and standardized waste treatment system (Zhuang et al, 2008;Wang et al, 2008). Additionally, rummaging through the solid waste may have a negative impact on the health and hygiene of these scavengers and waste collectors (Chung and Poon, 2001;Yuan et al, 2006;Wang et al, 2008). When the scavengers sort through and remove the recyclables from the waste collection containers or stations, they also often scatter about the remaining unwanted waste on the street.…”

“…In addition, other authors have addressed different aspects relating to MSW management. Wang et al (2008) investigated a new method of community recycling and collection, which is operated by a waste collection company through door-to-door service and supported by the municipal government in the Haidian District in Beijing. Zhuang et al (2008) evaluated the possibility and effectiveness of a new waste separation system which classified household waste as food waste, dry waste, and harmful waste in a residential area of Hangzhou.…”

Solid Waste Management in African Cities – East Africa

“…The informal waste collectors operating in urban councils deal directly with households, markets and other establishments. It is reported (Wang, et al, 2008) that even though these informal practices have positive contribution to urban waste management, they also bring about social problems 1 . Barter systems could be explored by urban councils for the poorer zones of the municipalities to reduce the negative impacts solid wastes and eliminate cheating while at the same time improving on community nutrition ( The community can be involved more effectively through CBOs that are already working with them in waste management projects.…”

“…The main problems of the composting project are sorting which is not done at source but on delivery of wastes, mixed wastes of all categories increasing health risk to workers and lack of market for the compost. Some authors (Matete & Trois, 2008;Mbeng et al, 2009;Mbuligwe & Kasenga, 2004;Rotich et al, 2006;Wang et al, 2008) have identified recycling, composting and biogas production as feasible options with social, economic and environmental benefits by reducing amounts of waste disposed, saving the environment and generating income for communities the lack of municipal integration and support leaves composting, which is technically viable, to be strongly vulnerable to external factors (Oberlin & Sza´nto´, 2011).In East Africa these innovative methods for waste management remain un-researched denying interested individuals among the urban communities information on such projects.…”

Model to Evaluate Pro-Environmental Consumer Practices

“…Waste recycling can save energy, conserve resources, reduce emissions, and extend the life of landfills [10,[13][14][15].…”