AN OVERVIEW ON WASTE DISPOSAL MODELS

This abstract presents a comprehensive overview on waste disposal models in India, addressing various types of waste, their decomposition rates, health implications of waste generation, and the imperative need for effective waste management strategies. It examines the relationship between urban home gardening and waste management, exploring models available for managing kitchen waste at the household level. Additionally, it delves into specific cities in India implementing household waste disposal programs and the emerging trend of bio decomposer starter cultures for kitchen waste. Furthermore, the abstract sheds light on agricultural and industrial waste disposal models in India and discusses existing community-based waste disposal models, emphasizing the principles and benefits associated with them. It highlights the emerging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model and Zero Waste model, identifying cities in India implementing these approaches. Moreover, it examines the integration of waste management models in India, detailing cities adopting an integrated approach and following the Waste Hierarchy Model for effective waste management. Finally, it emphasizes the principles and benefits of community-based waste disposal models, offering a comprehensive view of waste management strategies and implementations in India.