10. Studying the current situation and proposing solutions for domestic solid waste management on Cat Ba islands, Cat Hai district, Hai Phong city

Abstract

Cat Ba archipelago belongs to Cat Hai district, Hai Phong city. In 2004, it was recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve. This place has great potential in developing tourism and marine services, leading to many consequences, including the problem of domestic solid waste. Recognizing the importance of domestic solid waste management, the research with an appropriate sample size was conducted and determined that: The domestic solid waste generation coefficient is 0.99 kg/person/day, estimating the amount of domestic solid waste generated is 17.8 tons/day; Composition of 3 groups of domestic solid waste as Food, recycled/reused and other at garbage collection sites (representing residential areas, service areas, tourist areas) M1; M2; National Park are as follows: (31.42 %; 61.92 %; 6.66 %); (40.47 %; 58.17 %; 1.36 %); (0 %; 69.40 %; 30.60 %). Assess the strengths and weaknesses in domestic solid waste management and propose two groups of measures including technology, such as research, testing, and expanding effective domestic solid waste classification models when successful, synchronize investment in infrastructure, innovate vehicles and equipment at gathering points to ensure hygiene and safety; invest in using high technology in domestic solid waste treatment and propagate, manage and educate, such as change thinking and approaches in management.