A study of Achievement of Standard Treatment of Municipal Solid Wastes in Khartoum State

Abstract

This research study the Standard Treatment of Municipal Solid Wastes in Khartoum State (A case study of Abuwilidat landfill). The objectives of this study is to examine and analyze the current situation of municipal solid wastes treatment in Khartoum state compared with the standard recommended methods and to determine the gaps and to introduce policy recommendation to achieve standard methods of treatment. This is a descriptive analytical research which intends to analyze the current situation of municipal solid wastes treatment in Khartoum state The researcher hypothesized that: the treatment of municipal solid waste in Khartoum state does not follow technical standard methods. To achieve the aims of the study a questioner was used for data collection, in addition, engineering's measurements were analyzed, and then the results were critically described and discussed. According to the results, the hypothesis were confirmed, with regard to the standard of treatment, the results of environmental management have indicated to that there is no negative impact in the environment in the water and the air in the landfill site, that is due to short life time of the landfill. The analyzed data from the questioner of the residential area near the landfill showed that there are some effects in winter and summer due to geographical factors and wind direction, these effects are spread of smoke, nagging odors, files, rodents and insects leading to the spread of diseases, as well as some security disorders represented in theft in addition there are bacteria in the well of AL Fath area. Regarding the achievement of the standard treatment, the study confirmed that it is not implemented as it should be, but efforts are being made in this regard. The most important recommendation; implementation of the sanitary landfill concept, recycling and guideline for waste treatment