Book Title: Solid Waste Management: Principles, Processing and Disposal Techniques | Sustainable Waste Systems Guide | AGPH Books

Solid Waste Management: Principles, Processing and Disposal Techniques presents a comprehensive and contemporary study of one of today’s most pressing environmental challenges. The book targets students, educators, researchers, and practitioners. It combines scientific principles with practical applications. In doing so, it presents solid waste management as both a technical discipline and a social responsibility.

The opening chapters explain the concept, scope, and types of solid waste. They also examine environmental and public health impacts in clear terms. The book builds a strong foundation through discussions on integrated waste management principles. It also reviews the regulatory and institutional frameworks governing the sector. Subsequent chapters describe waste generation patterns, on-site storage, segregation, and collection systems. They further explain transportation logistics and transfer station operations. Each stage highlights efficiency and sustainability. The text then introduces major processing and treatment methods. These include mechanical sorting, composting, anaerobic digestion, incineration, pyrolysis, and gasification. Each technique is explained with clarity and practical relevance.

Dedicated sections focus on recycling, reuse, and resource recovery. They emphasize material-specific technologies and support the transition toward a circular economy. The book also details landfill engineering, leachate and gas management, and post-closure care. A separate section addresses hazardous and biomedical waste management. It stresses safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical practices.

The concluding chapter explores waste-to-energy systems, smart technologies, community participation, and policy tools. It also discusses climate-resilient strategies for sustainable development. Overall, the book serves as a structured and forward-looking guide for building responsible waste management systems.

About the Author

Dr. C. Ramprasad serves as a Senior Assistant Professor in the School of Civil Engineering at SASTRA Deemed University. He completed his B.Tech in Civil Engineering and M.Tech in Environmental Engineering at Anna University, Chennai. Subsequently, he earned his Ph.D. from IIT Madras, specializing in sustainable environmental engineering.

Over the years, he has published 41 research articles and authored 3 books. In addition, he has achieved a cumulative impact factor of 65.8 and an h-index of 12. His research primarily focuses on water and wastewater treatment, phytoremediation, air quality management, and sustainable environmental technologies. More recently, he has expanded his work to include biomass valorisation and the assessment of COVID-19 impacts on atmospheric air quality using satellite observations.

Furthermore, Dr. Ramprasad has received recognition as a Global Ambassador of Sustainability by GAoS for his significant contributions to environmental science. Through active interdisciplinary collaborations and a consistent academic record, he continues to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for modern environmental challenges.

About The Publisher

AGPH Books is a Professional Self Book Publishing House based in Central India, specializing in academic, professional, fiction, and non-fiction books in both print, digital and audio formats. The publishing house produces textbooks, research and reference works, biographies, self-help titles, children’s books, literary fiction, poetry, and general interest publications. With a transparent publishing process and strong digital distribution, AGPH Books ensures global availability through Google Books, Amazon, Flipkart, and its official website store, supporting authors and institutions in reaching a wide and diverse readership.