PUBLIC OPINION ON HEALTH IMPACT OF DUMPING URBAN SOLID WASTE IN TONDIARPET

AUTHOR – N.B. NITHYA SRI, STUDENT AT SAVEETHA SCHOOL OF LAW, SAVEETHA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL AND TECHNICAL SCIENCE (SIMATS)

BEST CITATION – N.B. NITHYA SRI, PUBLIC OPINION ON HEALTH IMPACT OF DUMPING URBAN SOLID WASTE IN TONDIARPET, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (2) OF 2024, PG. 1094-1110, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT:

The extreme growth of population combined with an increased appetite for consumer goods,has led to an explosion in the amount of garbage we produce.This gave rise to dumpsites were garbage are collected in a pile as it is one of the easiest way to dispose dry refuse.This research aims to identify the public opinion on health impacts of dumping urban solid waste in Tondiarpet . Secondary data from review of literature and primary data from 200 samples collected through questionnaires has been utilized to conduct this research. The study has found that dumping of urban solid waste has a great impact on health and environment and people living near the dumpsites are affected more than far away residents.

KEYWORDS: dumping, urban solid waste, health, dumpsite, pollution