Title: Investigations on the domestic waste and its impact on human health - case study for Qatar to understand the needs and recommendations

Authors: Taif Alsalama; Muammer Koç; Rima J. Isaifan

Addresses: Division of Sustainable Development, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar ' Division of Sustainable Development, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar ' Division of Sustainable Development, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar

Abstract: Qatar has recently witnessed an unprecedented growth in population and economy since 2007 that has led to a significant increase in domestic waste generation. This research aims at understanding the composition of domestic waste, evaluating the health hazard on human health in Qatar and proposing proper disposal methods of domestic hazardous waste. The results show that the domestic waste is dominated by plastic bottles, bags, and paper. The most common disposal method is in communal trashcan without sorting, and 77% of trash collectors reported that they were injured by broken glass.

Keywords: domestic waste; health hazards; waste disposal; Qatar; awareness; urban waste.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGW.2021.119015

International Journal of Global Warming, 2021 Vol.25 No.3/4, pp.516 - 526

Received: 09 Dec 2020
Accepted: 13 Jul 2021
Published online: 17 Nov 2021 *

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