INTRODUCTION

• SMS Infrastructure Ltd. (SMSIL) is a leading company in infrastructure

development, environment and clean energy projects
• The Integrated Waste Management Facility in Karnataka aims to address the
high e-waste generation in the state, which is the seventh highest in India.
• The facility will serve as a common E-waste management, medical waste
management, waste bank for hazardous waste co-processing, plasma
gasification for destruction of hazardous waste, and waste oil recovery.
• It will provide environmental services for single window waste management
solutions and address the problem of treating these types of waste at the
same place.
 Descriptions
• The proposal involves the development of an Integrated Waste
Management facility in Madanhatti village, Kolar District, Karnataka.
• The facility will serve as a single facility for hazardous waste, biomedical waste,
electronic waste, and waste oil management.
• It will consist of three sub facilities: hazardous waste treatment and disposal
facility, medical waste treatment and disposal facility, and e-waste recycling and
management facility.
Analysis of alternatives

• Two alternate sites were considered for an integrated waste management facility in
Karnataka. The current site was chosen due to its proximity to industrial clusters,
sparsely habituated regions, non-irrigated land, and being in a free zone.
• The government has adopted an integrated waste management approach for
handling hazardous, e-waste, and medical waste, along with a waste recycling
facility.
• Several treatment methods for organic waste are available like composting,
anaerobic digestion, Incineration etc.
 Description of Environment
• The site was evaluated for its suitability for an integrated waste management
facility, based on data collected from base line data and site-specific studies.
• The site was also examined for geology, hydro-geology, flood proneness, and
accessibility. However, another site in Kolar district failed to pass the CPCB knockout
criteria.
Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures
Water Environment
• Impact on water resources
No impact on surface water resources is anticipated during both the
construction phase and operational phase of the project as there is no
such surface water resources prevails in the study area,
• Impact on Water Quality
During the construction phase of the project, total water requirement
is estimated as 50 KLD The wastewater generated during
construction phase is mainly from construction works & domestic activities.
• Adequate drainage system will be requiring channelizing run off water
Mitigation Measures
• A separate drainage system will be provided for construction wastewater, which
will be collected in a separate basin.
• Sanitation facilities and adequate drinking water supply will be provided for
workers during the construction stage.
• Two alternate modes of disposal are proposed: disposal through tanks to the
Central Environmental Treatment Plant (CETP) or through a Multi Effect
Evaporation System (MEES) and recycling to a plant for reuse.
• These measures will include using best engineering techniques, covering
hazardous waste storage and plant areas, managing storm water runoff, prompt
cleanup of spills, regular monitoring of ground water quality, and analyzing
water samples for physical, chemical, and bacteriological parameters.
Air Environment

• During the construction phase, air emissions from site clearing, vehicle
movement, materials storage, and construction equipment handling will cause
temporary degradation of air quality, primarily affecting construction
employees.
• Dust generation and SPM rise in the ambient air will be coarse and settle close
to the construction sites, limiting their impact. Traffic to the site will be slightly
more intensive, but the impacts will be temporary and reversible.
• Fugitive dust sources include vehicular traffic, aggregate material handling, and
aggregate processing operations.
Mitigation measures
• Dust control measures include water spray and sprinklers, reducing vehicle
speeds to 20 km/hr to reduce fugitive dust from unpaved areas, covering
material storages with fabrics and plastics, and promptly cleaning up spills.
• Gaseous emissions control includes regular maintenance of machinery and
equipment, checking vehicles for pollution under control, and monitoring
ambient air quality during construction.
• If monitored parameters exceed limits, appropriate control measures must be
taken.
• Proper disposal of spills and liquid wastes is crucial for reducing emissions.
Environmental Monitoring Programs
Additional Studies
• TSDF stores hazardous waste in containers and drums, which can cause fires and
generate toxic fumes.
• Inflammation can cause particulate matter, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and
nitrogen oxides.
• These fumes deteriorate air quality and cause health impacts due to inhalation of
toxic gases. Release of Flammable Wastes
• Hazardous wastes containing fraction of organic waste and residue,
paint wastes, will be stored in drums and tanks of various sizes for
incineration.
• At the time of leakage, spreading or fixed pool will be
formed and in an unlikely event of fire, thermal radiation may cause
damage to life and property within short distance
Project Benefits
• It reduces pollution, minimizes the release of greenhouse gases, and conserves
natural resources.
• Proper waste management prevents the spread of diseases and improves overall
public health.
• Recycling and waste-to-energy processes can recover valuable resources and
generate energy.
• It creates jobs in waste collection, recycling, and waste-to-energy industries.
• Efficient waste management reduces the need for landfills and their associated
environmental issues.
• Cleaner streets and neighborhoods enhance the quality of life for residents.
• Proper waste management supports long-term environmental sustainability.
• It helps communities meet environmental regulations and avoid fines.
• It promotes responsible consumption and waste reduction practices.
• Involving communities in waste management decisions fosters a sense of
responsibility and ownership.
Environmental Cost-Benefit Analysis
· The total project capital outlay for integrated waste management
facility is estimated at rs. 221.69 crores
· After the EIA deep study on the environmental impacts mitigation
measures were suggested
· These mitigation measures raised the initial cost of rs 221.69 cr to
approx 226 crores
Environmental Management Plan
· EMP is a site-specific plan for sustainable project implementation, focusing
on environmental aspects, risk levels, and mitigation measures to minimize
environmental impacts during construction and operation.
Summary and Conclusion
• The study aims to identify potential environmental impacts from project activities,
assess them, develop mitigation measures, and develop environmental management
and monitoring plans.
• It analyzes construction and operation phases, proposes mitigation measures for
contractors and project proponents, and discusses residual impacts.
• The environmental impact assessment suggests keeping project proponents informed
about
• Indian regulations,
• implementing auditing systems,
• developing effective communication strategies
• and following environmental measures to prevent damage.