Characterization of diverted solid waste in Kumasi

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2012-09-30
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The current practice of solid waste management (SWM) in Ghana is that of disposal model. It is increasingly difficult to site new landfils within big cities due to scarce space and public outcry. Morever, cost of construction new landfils inevitably affects tight local budgets. The life of the only landfill in Kumasi could be extended if strict diversion program was implemented. Informal diversion of SW seems a common place in the city,............................................
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A thesis submitted to the Department of Civil Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirments for the degree of Master of Science in Water Supply and Environmental Sanitaion, 2012
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