LOGISTICS WASTE MANAGEMENT IN CZESTOCHOWA CITY

Abstract

In present days, the waste management, especially municipal waste, becomes more important than before. Together with the economy development, higher numbers of products offered and bigger customer’s demand, the level of waste generated by humans are getting higher as well. Non-used waste are directed to the landfills and there, have a negative impact not only on the ecological environment but also on social environment – the landfills may have a significant impact on social living conditions as well. Presented article describes how introducing the logistics aspects into municipal waste management may cause its re-use, and at the same time, has impact on landfill decreased and its negative impact on the environment. This article describes the options used in the presented Czestochowa city to manage the waste, created by households and industry.