Autumn Solid Waste Characterization in the Seyitler Campus of Artvin Çoruh University
Abstract
In parallel with the
recent developments in population growth, urbanization, industrialization, a rising
in environmental problems has also been observed. Among these environmental
problems mentioned, air, water and soil pollution caused by solid wastes
attract attention in particular. Unless the waste management system is
appropriately guided, managements will be faced with exponentially increasing
waste load every year. The waste produced should be collected and appropriately
disposed by the local governments at the source. In addition to solid waste
generated domestically, the solid waste produced in public buildings of our
country also constitute an important place. Especially in educational places
such as schools and universities, it is highly probable that high economic
value wastes are formed. In this study, the qualities of the solid wastes generated
in the Seyitler Campus of Artvin Çoruh University were examined. The study was
conducted in four locations between 19.10.2016 and 14.12.2016, during the
continuation of education to represent the fall semester. In the sortation
process of the waste composition, it was determined that the wastes collected
from the campus consisted of 42,77 % organic, 7,23 % paper, 6,19% plastic, 4,37%
glass and 0,39% metal, 1,09% textile, 37,79% septic personal use. The aim of
the study is to provide a general benefit on how the characteristics of time,
quantity and waste can be evaluated in carrying out waste management plans in
the future by focusing on recycling.
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Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
Engineering
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Kazım Onur Demirarslan
ARTVİN ÇORUH ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Türkiye
Emre Aydın
This is me
Mehmet Ali Aydın
This is me
Publication Date
July 31, 2017
Submission Date
April 11, 2017
Acceptance Date
May 30, 2017
Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 3 Number: 2
Cited By
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