Wastes and its Current Status Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract

Solid waste is a serious dilemma that affects the environment and human health, and it is not customary to do so collecting or disposing of solid waste in the proper way. Solid waste accumulates randomly without collection, and sometimes it is burned to get rid of it and these practices resulted in severe damage to the environment and health. Leaving solid waste in places not designated for it creates Unpleasant odors and the gathering of insects and germs that cause diseases, as well as the hazardous materials resulting from Random and improper disposal of solid waste that may leak into water resources and cause pollution, including potable groundwater, which is the main source of fresh water in many countries of the world. Disposing of solid waste in open and uncontrolled sites around the world is the dominant method. These sites are mostly not subject to any real or strict monitoring .Solid waste production is increasing rapidly annually, which indicates an increase in costs. In addition to greater impacts on human health and the environment, with a lack of efficient treatments and recycling of solid waste, which does not occur in an organized, systematic and scientific manner. It did not have a positive effect on solid waste treatment quantitatively and qualitatively. This chapter came to highlight the main challenges of solid waste accumulation and propose possible solutions to reduce the harmful impact of its accumulation