2018 Site Assessment Study Covering Soil Investigation, Topographic Study Covering Geographical and Environmental Features of Njalianparambu in Calicut District Kerala” IRG Systems South Asia Pvt. Ltd. E-16, 3rd Floor, Main Market, HauzKhas, New Delhi – 110 016 Tel.: +91-11-45974597 E-Mail: [email protected] IRG Systems South Asia Pvt. Ltd. 1 TABLE OF C ONTENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Chapter – 1: Introduction & Methodology ........................................................................................................... 8 1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 8 1.2 Need for Study ...................................................................................................................................... 8 1.3 Objectives of Study ............................................................................................................................... 8 1.4 Scope of Work ....................................................................................................................................... 8 1.5 Approach & Methodology ..................................................................................................................... 9 1.6 Format of Report ................................................................................................................................ 10 Chapter – 2: EXISTING Condition at Site .............................................................................................................. 11 2.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 11 2.1 Njalianparambu Site ............................................................................................................................ 11 2.2 Physiography & Topography ............................................................................................................... 13 2.3 Geology & Soil ..................................................................................................................................... 17 2.4 Ground Water Scenario ....................................................................................................................... 19 2.5 Climatic Conditions ............................................................................................................................. 22 Chapter – 3: Existing System of Solid Waste Management ............................................................................... 24 3.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 24 3.1 Present Situation- Kozhikode Corporation ......................................................................................... 24 3.2 Sources and Quantity of Solid Waste Generated ................................................................................ 24 3.3 Primary Collection ............................................................................................................................... 25 3.4 Street Sweeping .................................................................................................................................. 26 3.5 Secondary Collection and Storage ...................................................................................................... 27 3.6 Vehicles to Vehicles Transfer System .................................................................................................. 27 3.7 Transportation of waste ..................................................................................................................... 27 3.8 Door to Door Collection System .......................................................................................................... 28 3.9 Segregation and Storage at Source .................................................................................................... 28 3.10 Collection from Temporary Collection Points ..................................................................................... 29 3.11 Disposal and Treatment of Waste ....................................................................................................... 29 Chapter – 4: Proposed Management Plan at Processing Plant ......................................................................... 32 4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 32 4.2 Future Waste Projections ................................................................................................................... 32 4.3 Detailed Technology Description ........................................................................................................ 35 4.4 Leachate Collection and Removal System ........................................................................................... 38 4.5 Closure of Landfill Site and Post Closure Plan ..................................................................................... 39 4.6 Project Implementation Plan .............................................................................................................. 39 Chapter – 5: Conclusion ....................................................................................................................................... 44 IRG Systems South Asia Pvt. Ltd. 2 LIST OF TABLES Table 2.1: Location Details of the Site .................................................................................................................. 11 Table 2.2: Soil Properties at Dumpsite ................................................................................................................. 18 Table 2.3: Annual Rainfall in Kozhikode district, Kerala (2006-2011) ................................................................... 22 Table 3.1: Source wise quantity of Solid Waste generated in Corporation Area ................................................. 24 Table 3.2: Physical Characteristics of MSW .......................................................................................................... 25 Table 3.3: Chemical Properties of the Solid Waste .............................................................................................. 25 Table 4.1: Waste Projection for 25 Years ............................................................................................................. 33 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 2.1: Njalianparambu Site Location ............................................................................................................ 11 Figure 2.2: Njalianparambu Site & Site Buffer ..................................................................................................... 12 Figure 2.3: 100 m & 200 m Buffer Around Njalianparambu Site ......................................................................... 12 Figure 2.4: Access road to Site ............................................................................................................................. 13 Figure 2.5: Topography of Existing Site ............................................................................................................... 15 Figure 2.6: Drainage Pattern of District & the Proposed Site ............................................................................ 16 Figure 2.7: Chaliya River Near Proposed Site ....................................................................................................... 17 Figure 2.8: Hydrogeology Kozhikode District Kerala .......................................................................................... 17 Figure 2.9: Geohydrology of Kozhikode ............................................................................................................. 19 Figure 2.10: Index map of Kozhikode District ..................................................................................................... 20 Figure 2.11: Depth to Decadal Average Water Level - Premonsoon (April 2002-11) ........................................... 21 Figure 2.12: Depth to Decadal Average Water Level – Post-monsoon (Nov-2002-2011) .................................... 21 Figure 3.1: Primary Collection System ................................................................................................................. 26 Figure 3.2: Street Sweeping in the City ............................................................................................................... 26 Figure 3.3: Collection Point ................................................................................................................................. 27 Figure 3.4: Vehicle to Vehicle Waste Transfer .................................................................................................... 27 Figure 3.5: Waste Transportation ....................................................................................................................... 28 Figure 3.6: Waste Segregation ............................................................................................................................ 29 Figure 3.7: Composting Process .........................................................................................................................