Evaluating Solid Waste Management and Suitability of Landfill Site in Rajshahi City Corporation

Proper solid waste management is crucial to urban development, ensuring environmental sustainability and public health. This research study intends to investigate the sources of solid waste generation, analyze the quality of solid waste management techniques, and determine if the existing landfill site is suitable for effective trash disposal in Rajshahi City Corporation, Bangladesh. The study takes a mixed-methods approach, gathering both quantitative and qualitative data. While secondary data is taken from pertinent literature, publications, and government records, primary data is gathered through field surveys and interviews. The study looks into many facets of managing solid waste, such as garbage generation rates, collection and transportation networks, recycling and waste segregation procedures, and ways of disposal at the end of the process. The landfill site's physical characteristics, such as location, geology, hydrogeology, and proximity to residential areas, are examined. Furthermore, the research evaluates the effectiveness of the current solid waste management strategies in terms of environmental impact, resource utilization, and public satisfaction. Number of factors, including as the landfill's capacity, location relative to water bodies, geological stability, and adherence to environmental standards, are taken into account when determining the landfill's acceptability. To analyze and visualize the data and enable informed decision-making, geospatial techniques are used, such as Geographic Information System (GIS). The study's conclusions will help inform policy suggestions and initiatives aimed at enhancing Rajshahi City Corporation's solid waste management procedures. The results will help identify suitable alternatives for waste disposal and promote sustainable waste management strategies that minimize environmental pollution, optimize resource recovery, and enhance public health and well-being.