Solid Waste Management and Treatment

Résumé

This book presents a comprehensive introduction to solid waste management, from waste generation and characterization to collection, treatment, and final disposal. It covers household waste, landfill engineering, anaerobic digestion, composting, recycling, incineration, industrial hazardous waste, and healthcare waste. The text also addresses Algerian legislation, technical treatment processes, environmental impacts, and recovery strategies. Designed as a pedagogical resource, it gives students and practitioners a structured overview of the scientific and technical principles needed to understand and manage solid waste effectively.