Selection of Domestic Waste Treatment Technologies

Urbanization and population growth are two of the most significant drivers of waste generation globally. As people continue to move into cities and urban centers expand, the amount of municipal solid waste (MSW) being produced increases drastically. This waste includes everything from household garbage and food scraps to plastics, paper, textiles, and packaging materials. In many developing countries, waste management remains a critical challenge, as infrastructure development and policy implementation have not kept pace with the rate of waste production. As a result, open dumping, burning, and poorly managed landfills are still commonly used as disposal methods.