Problems And Prospects Of Sustainable Solid Waste Management In Romania

Abstract

This paper presents the current situation in Romania with regard to solid waste management. Focusing on the main strategies being adopted by the developed countries in their efforts to alleviate the serious and growing problem of solid waste. recent developments in Romania in solid waste management are discu ssed by making comparisons where appropriate with the developed countries.

The main strategies of waste minimisation, recycling and reuse, collection, transportation, processing and final disposal are discussed from the point of view of their technical efficiency and economical viability. A set of institutional and legislative measures is then proposed for implementation in Romania. It is argued that, if implemented, these measures would go a long way to alleviating Romania’s inherently difficult solid waste management problems aiming at sustainability.