This research is a study of the solid wastes in Karbalaa city.
This study include the identification of solid waste characteristics (generation rates , physical components ,moisture content ,density) .The examinations has been done on the waste for eight months with one examine in a month as a rate , for the period from December 2007. until July 2008. , to taking into account the changes of the seasons.
The results show that the rate of generation was 0.44 kg/ person/ day, density of waste 469 kg/m , and moisture contain was 48%. A study of the principle components of the (leachate) which migrates from the solid waste at the dumping site was done , samples were taken from the leachate at the dumping site for five month from December 2007. until March 2008. Eight tests have been done (Biochemical oxygen demand, Chemical oxygen demand, Alkalinity, calcium ions , Sodium ions , Total suspended solids, Total dissolved solids and Iron ion.
In addition to that , a managment system has been achieved to manage the solid waste of the city in addition to the recommendations which guarantee reducing the risks of this problem |