Waste management at airports

Abstract

The aviation industry worldwide has a reputation for being a major polluter. This paper examines the ways in which airports address the issue of the environment through examining both the problems and the strategies adopted in disposal. The paper concludes that a more co‐ordinated approach to environmental strategy is needed across the industry and that this is best produced at government level.

Identification of the Airport’s Environmental Issues (Case Sam Ratulangi International Airport of Manado)

“…In 1993, the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in the United States produces about 300 thousand tons of waste, or the equivalent of a city with a population of 250,000 (Nelms, 1993). The main source of waste is the Office, which resulted in a large number of recycling waste such as paper, therefore reducing waste at the source (the principle of reuse) is an effective way to protect the environment, while also reducing the cost of disposal (Pitt, et al, 2002). In addition to this commercial activity is the second largest producer, then to minimize, the tenant should always be encouraged to reduce the production of discharge or recycle (Doganis, 1992).…”

An approach to tackling the environmental and health impacts of municipal solid waste disposal in developing countries

“…For example, advancements in aviation technology have led to an increasing number of people patronising airports and airline services. Consequently, the aviation industry worldwide has a reputation for being a major polluter with airports perceived to have negative environmental effects in terms of waste production (Pitt et al, 2002).…”

Hazardous Waste Handling at Airport

“…"Passenger numbers increase in the long term, the waste stream will also increase" (Pitt et al, 2002). "Population growth after the crisis of 1998, was accompanied by a very encouraging economic growthreaching 6.3% during 2012.…”

“…They are seen to have substantial influences in terms of air pollution, energy consumption, noise pollution, waste production and hydrological damage" (Pitt, Brown, & Smith, 2002).…”