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and the potential for recycling and energy generation. zones, which significantly impact waste management
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Based on wet weight analysis, a significant portion efficiency. Thus, the current study aims to bridge the gap
of MSW at generation sources and collection sites by analyzing Jamshedpur’s public–private partnership
consists of organic matter (40 – 60%), ash and fine earth framework (TSUISL), waste characterization of
(30 – 40%), paper (3 – 6%), and minimal amounts of commercial zones, and potential disposal strategies.
plastic, glass, and metals (<1% each). The lower calorific
value varies from 800 to 1000 kcal/kg, and the carbon 3. Materials and methods
to nitrogen (C/N) ratio falls to the range of 20 – 30%.
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According to Grazhdani, waste management efficiency 3.1. Study area
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has become increasingly critical due to urbanization Jamshedpur lies on the Chota Nagpur Plateau at
and industrialization, which have led to a linear latitude 22.47°N and longitude 86.12°E, within the
consumption approach. This approach results in East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, India. The
resource shortages and environmental degradation. picturesque Dalma Hills surround the city, while the
Sustainable development in waste management means Subarnarekha and Kharkhai rivers cross it, enhancing
using waste as a resource, which is essential. The EU’s its natural beauty and ecological significance. Known as
Waste Framework Directive ranks waste treatment the “Steel City,” Jamshedpur is renowned as the home
activities by environmental impact, promoting waste of Tata Steel, India’s first privately owned iron and steel
prevention in the order of reuse, recycling, and energy company. It was founded by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata.
recovery. 16 The city covers an area of 64 sq km and was given the
Harmonized waste management legislation name Jamshedpur in 1919 by Lord Chelmsford as a
defines the responsibilities of stakeholders, including tribute to its forward-thinking founder. 8
governments, municipalities, and producers. 17,18 Based on the 2011 census data, the population
Citizens play a key role in separating household waste of Jamshedpur was 725,623, while the Jamshedpur
for recycling, which is crucial for the circular economy. Urban Agglomeration had 1,337,131 residents. The
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Effective waste management requires tailored strategies administrative structure of Jamshedpur is quite intricate,
and active citizen participation. According to Zhu with various bodies responsible for its functioning.
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et al., successful MSW management systems are These include the Adityapur Municipal Council,
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known for these characteristics: effective allocation of Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee, Mango Notified
resources, integration with advanced technology, and Area Committee, Jugsalai Municipality, TSUISL Area,
establishment of robust policy frameworks. Everyday and Gamharia Nagar Panchayat. The Jamshedpur
items discarded by the public, such as household, Notified Area Committee (JNAC) is in charge of the
commercial, and institutional wastes, fall into the Tata lease area, also called the command area, and the
MSW category. The management of MSW involves non-lease area. TSUISL oversees municipal services
a series of processes including generation, collection, within the 41 km command area, while the JNAC
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transportation, treatment, and disposal. 22,23 manages the rest of the city (Figure 1). 8
In developing countries, the issue of MSW Jamshedpur is known for being India’s first planned
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management is made worse by the fast-paced city, a legacy from the early 20 century. The city’s
urbanization, increasing population, and limited planning and development have played a crucial role
financial resources. Often, improper infrastructure and in maintaining a harmonious balance between industrial
formal waste management systems result in subpar growth and environmental sustainability. Jamshedpur
waste disposal methods, such as open dumping and has a tropical wet and dry climate, with an average
burning. These practices bring about considerable annual rainfall of 1,236 mm and temperatures ranging
environmental and health hazards, as highlighted. from a scorching maximum of 43°C in summer to a
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Many prior studies have attempted to address the chilly minimum of 6.6°C in winter. Due to its distinct
challenges of MSW management in metropolitan cities climate, geographical features, and industrial activities,
such as Delhi and Mumbai, while exploration of public– Jamshedpur is an essential location for urban planning,
private partnership model in tier-2 city like Jamshedpur, industrial ecology, and environmental management
where industrial collaboration plays a key role in research. 25
waste management, remains critically limited. There TSUISL, a prominent Indian private company
is less focus on the socioeconomic factors influencing under Tata Enterprises, excels in delivering various
segregation behaviors in residential and commercial urban infrastructure services to improve community

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