Scope of Feasibility Studi es
The suggested scope of Feasibility Studies to be conducted for ascertaining the techno-economic viability of different waste treatment options is summarised below:
15.6.2.1 Quantity of Municipal Solid Waste Generated per day
· Per capita and total generation.
· Zone-wise quantity.
· Number of collection points along with quantity of waste available at each.
15.6.2.2 Current Mechanism for Collection/ Transportation
· Existing mode of collection
· Details of collection and dumping points, and waste quantities collected/ dumped per day at each point.
· Site maps showing the location of collection and disposal sites.
15.6.2.3 Physical & Chemical Characteristics of Collected Waste
· Size of constituents, density, moisture content, calorific value, ultimate/ proximate analysis, % of volatile solids & fixed carbon, etc.
· Sampling of waste to be over minimum period of 3 consequtive seasons.
· Sampling procedure to be as per BIS norms.
15.6.2.4 Present Mode of Disposal
· Burning/ composting/ other methods.
· Expenditure involved.
15.6.2.5 Provisions in the Existing System for
· Segregation of inert material
· Recycling
· Scientific disposal/ energy recovery
· Revenue generation
15.6.2.6 Commitments/Arrangements of Concerned Municipality with Private Parties regarding Waste Collection/ Disposal , if any
15.6.2.7 Details About the Proposed Scheme of Energy Recovery
· site details / suitability
· sizing of plant capacity
· estimated waste processing/ treatment capacity
· estimated energy recovery potential/ other by-products.
· assessment of alternative options/ technology selection;
· quantity & quality of final rejects to be disposed off & their disposal method;
15.6.2.8 Environmental Impact Assessment Analysis of the Selected Option
15.6.2.9 Energy End-Use & Revenue Generation
15.6.2.10 Cost Estimates
Capital cost, O&M costs including manpower, Revenue, Cost benefit analysis, etc.
