Leaching Behavior
near MSW Management Plant and E-Waste Management Plant in Coimbatore
Sarojini E. and Kanchana S.
Res. J. Chem. Environ.; Vol. 29(7); 51-54;
doi: https://doi.org/10.25303/297rjce051054; (2025)
Abstract
India generates the MSW and e-wastes regularly due to individual usage of total
populations, industrialization. Improper dismantling of MSW and e-waste causes severe
effects on health of human beings as well as surrounding environment. Electronic
and electric devices are most dependent one in the day-to-day life. Though the advancement
of the use of devices has increased, there is a major impact in their management
/ recycling systems. E-waste is non-biodegradable waste which causes harmful effects
on humans and livestock. E-waste consists of heavy metals like cadmium, chromium,
zinc, nickel etc. leaching into soil and water, causing acidification and geochemistry
changes. Dumping of e-waste affects the soil fertility and pollutes the ground water
and flow of the polluted water will cause irreversible harm to health on human beings
and it leads to mental disorders.
This study focuses on identification of concentration of heavy metals and chemical
characteristics in leachates and ground water samples near garbage management plant,
Vellalore and e-waste management plant, Thadagam, Coimbatore. Heavy metals concentrations
are higher near e-wastes management plant than that of MSW plant. The dilutions
and dispersions of heavy metals from MSW and e-waste plant form colloids which will
transport to groundwater. Considering the threat seriously, public needs to have
awareness of segregation of MSW and e-wastes. Environment engineers have to identify
the ways to recycle the MSW and e-waste efficiently and professionally.
