Wastes generated in educational institutions and hostels can be large in quantity and it is often challenging to find disposal solutions.  However, analysis of waste generation and composition is an important step in developing successful and effective planning of waste management services and strategies across colleges and university campuses.

On an average the solid waste generated per student works out to slightly under 500 grams per day and the types of solid wastes include:

paper

aluminium

glass

plastic

food waste

e-waste

clinical waste

sanitary napkins

Out of the above, the share of food waste accounts for nearly 50% (by weight) and on the lower end is the clinical waste accounting for less than 1%.

Everyday activities generate plenty of waste in different forms such as solid and liquid.  These wastes can be broadly classified as bio-degradable and non-bio-degradable.

The bio-degradable wastes are:

paper

packing materials

cardboard, cotton

cloth waste

food waste, fruits waste

dry fruits waste, tree leaves, kitchen waste

sand, dust

Non-bio-degradable wastes:

plastic

bottles, glass, bulbs

sanitary napkins

wrappers

metal

expired medicines

electronic waste

cosmetic products

We apply the following method for the disposal of these wastes:

Recycling

Composting

Incineration

Paper, packing, cardboard, plastic, bottles, metal, electronic waste, etc. can be sent for recycling.  All food waste, kitchen waste, fruits and dry fruits can be composted.

Wastes such as sanitary napkins, expired medicines, cosmetic products and cloth wastes can be sent for incineration.

Haat has supplied quite a number of free-burning trash destructors model LD/MD for the disposal of these wastes. Where the quantity of sanitary napkins is large, fuel assisted models such as GD/ADR are offered.

Haat has pledged itself to make the educational institutions not only a place for learning, but a safe place to stay.