Dealing with Waste Overflow during COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic is spreading continuously in all territories and has affected almost all countries of the world. In this COVID-19 outbreak, evaluation and improvement of health-related practices have become essential. Though this virus can spread in several ways, the most significant of them is in-person interactions. To avoid this infection, it is important to minimize contact with possibly infected people and surfaces. Most people’s daily activities have changed while working from home, but waste is still being generated. Waste products can be one of the major causes of spreading this virus. There is a need for proper disposal of waste to avoid any health risks. 

Combating the Issues of Waste Management to Fight against COVID-19

Before the COVID-19 outbreak, the waste management system could be controlled by replacing small dustbins with larger ones. Or hiring more sanitation workers could also solve this issue of overflowing dustbins. But in the current situation, waste management requires smart systems to reduce human-surface contact along with saving money. Trash compact bins can offer the benefit of holding eight times more waste than traditional dustbins. Furthermore, it is an enclosed waste disposal system that means there are fewer chances of insects and vermin spread. There are foot pedals on them to let people dispose of waste without touching the bins. If the bins replacement seems a costly option, cities can use sensors to prevent overflow by monitoring fill-level.

These systems, when combined or used individually, provide benefits: 

• Sanitation workers can come and remove waste from bins when they are filled up to a marked level.
• The collection system can be time and cost-efficient. 
• Less direct contact with contaminated surfaces.

Global implementation of such solutions can help us control the spread of this disease. By preventing waste overflow and dispatching timely collections, cities can protect people's health. Besides COVID-19, Decaying wastes serve as a breeding area for most bacteria that cause severe diseases. Insects and vermin spread such bacteria in all nearby areas. A proper waste disposal system can save citizens from such diseases. TVG Waste Consulting aims to serve humanity by developing human-focused systems for waste management. Our solutions are beneficial to both service workers and citizens.

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