Waste Management
According to WHO, poor waste disposal practices are responsible for a significant proportion of the world's infectious disease burden. In many areas, municipal sewage is often mixed with industrial waste and in some regions very little wastewater receives treatment before it is discharged into the environment. Resources available in this sub-theme include assessment reports of wastewater treatment plants, national strategies for sewage disposal, among other resources that support sustainable waste management.
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Waste Management Resources
Designing Bucket Latrines
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to design a bucket latrine and arrive at these end products: (1) a location map, (2) design drawings of the bucket latrine, (3) a construction materials list, and (4) an operation materials list. Read the entire technical note before beginning the design process.Read more
Designing Sumps, Soakage Pits and Soakage Trenches
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to design sumps, soakage pits, and soakage trenches and how to produce three end products: (1) a location map, (2) technical drawings of the disposal system, and (3) a construction materials list. Read the entire technical note before beginning the design process.Read more
Designing a Composting System
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to design a composting system and arrive at the essential end-products. A composting system is a means of turning garbage, animal manure, other organic wastes, and, in some cases, excreta into compost. Read the entire technical note before beginning the design...Read more
Overview of Sanitation
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note on sanitation are divided into three series: (1) Simple Excreta and Wash water Disposal, (2) Combined Excreta and Wash water Disposal, and (3) Solid Waste Disposal. Within each series, the technical notes are organized according to methods, planning, design, construction,...Read more
Constructing Pits for Privies
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes each step in constructing a pit for privies. The pit beneath a privy receives and holds excreta. The pit prevents contamination of groundwater and the spread of disease by keeping the excreta away from humans, animals, and insects. Read the entire technical note before...Read more
Planning Solid Waste Management Systems
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses planning and implementation of eight key activities in planning solid waste management systems including: (1) recognizing the problem, (2) organizing community support and setting objectives, (3) collecting data, (4) formulating alternatives, (5) selecting methods, (6...Read more
Designing Privy Shelters
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note provides guidance on designing privy shelters. A privy shelter is a screen or structure that gives the person using the privy privacy. Depending on the design, a shelter can protect the privy and the user from the weather and keep out flies, rates, scavenging dogs, and other...Read more
Constructing Bucket Latrines
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes each step in constructing a bucket latrine. A bucket latrine consists of a shelter and a platform which supports a slab and encloses a bucket. Constructing a bucket latrine involves assembling all necessary labor, materials, and tools; building a base and platform from...Read more
Constructing a Biogas System
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to construct a biogas system. A biogas system is a means of digesting animal manure anaerobically to produce methane gas which is burned to provide heat or light. The system consists of one or more digester tanks, a gas holder, an arrangement of gas pipes, and one...Read more
Designing a Biogas System
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to design a biogas system. A biogas system is a means of digesting animal manure anaerobically to produce methane gas which is burned to provide heat or light. The system consists of one or more digester tanks, a gas holder, an arrangement of gas pipes, and one or...Read more
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