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@article{188510,
        author = {Md Oliul Islam},
        title = {The Agony of Waste: Crisis of Waste Management in Urban Environments and Its Impact on Human Life},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {2625-2627},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=188510},
        abstract = {The rapid growth of urban centers has brought with it an alarming increase in waste generation, turning cities into hubs of environmental concern. Urban waste management systems across the world, especially in developing nations, are struggling to cope with the unprecedented volume of waste produced daily. This research paper explores the scale and consequences of inadequate waste management in urban environments and its direct and indirect impact on human life. It examines how increasing waste generation, ineffective management policies, lack of public awareness, and limited infrastructure combine to create a growing public health crisis. Furthermore, the study discusses the relationship between waste mismanagement and pollution, disease propagation, psychological distress, and economic losses. It also highlights the role of technological intervention, government policy, and community participation in addressing the crisis. By analyzing the waste management challenges faced by urban areas, this paper emphasizes the need for sustainable practices and collective responsibility in order to safeguard the environment and ensure better living conditions for present and future generations},
        keywords = {Urban waste management, human health, environmental pollution, solid waste, sustainability, public hygiene, urbanization, recycling, hazardous waste, waste disposal, environmental degradation, municipal services, waste crisis, landfill burden, eco-friendly practices},
        month = {December},
        }