Industrial Waste Characterization and Management in Arasanj Industrial Estate, Iran



Mazandaranizadeh H¹ ; Koolivand A² ; Binavapoor M³ ; Borujeni FG⁴ ; Soltani RDC²
Source: Kuwait Journal of Science Published:2017

Abstract

The aim of this study was to survey the total waste generation and characterization as well as the related management activities in Arasanj industrial estate. A structured questionnaire was used to obtained data on the industrial processes, the types and quantities of products, waste generation and management and other general data. Then, 15 industries were selected and their wastes were sorted by hand and then weighed. In addition, detailed information about the waste in all industries was identified through interviews and observations. The results showed that the mean generation of solid waste in each industrial unit was 22.3 kg day-1. Organic waste and metals constituted 64% of total waste generated and all other components were responsible for 36% of this amount. It was also indicated that the majority of industrial wastes come from food and beverage industries (46%), metallic industries (26.3%) and chemical industries (10.4%). Based on the results, total hazardous waste accounts for approximately 14.3% of total waste generated. The management of industrial waste in Arasanj industrial estate was weak and a variety of waste management problems were identified. For the best management, recycling and reuse of industrial wastes should be implemented as much as possible.