What does IMSW mean in ENVIRONMENTAL

Integrated municipal solid waste (IMSW) is a term used to describe the comprehensive management of all materials that society produces, generates and/or disposes of. It includes collection, transport, storage, treatment and disposal of such materials as well as resource recovery.

The goals of IMSW are to reduce environmental impacts associated with the entire life cycle of materials and minimize total public costs for managing solid waste.

The activities that make up IMSW include collection, transport, storage, treatment and disposal of such materials as well as resource recovery.

Implementing an IMWS system can help municipalities by reducing environmental impacts associated with the entire life cycle of material and minimizing public costs for managing solid waste. It can also increase resources recovered from disposed or recycled material which can result in additional income for municipalities.

There may be certain risks associated with implementing an IMWS system such as potential air pollution due to burning residuals or leachate from landfills infiltrating into groundwater systems which could cause damage to human health over time if not properly managed. To ensure human health is protected it is important for municipalities to monitor their IMWS systems closely to ensure it is working efficiently at all times.