Cut Down Economic Cost of Solid Waste Pollution in Palau through Dumpster Rental
Palau is the Island nation in the Pacific Ocean, known for its natural environment. The natural environment of the island entitles it to support fishing and tourism industry. Sustainability of natural environment is very important for the island to sustain its economy. With the intention to sustain quality of the natural environment of the island, government is spending huge amount on solid waste management issues, a major reason for solid waste generation in Palau.
Solid waste is nothing but the unwanted junk that is emitted from the industries and junk piled up on the completion of major projects like construction, home renovation; yard cleanup and commercial clean up. Improper disposal of trash on completion of the project will contaminate all biospheres of the earth like air, water and land. When the piled up trash is left to open air trash piled up for long period of time emit toxic substance into the air polluting the atmosphere. Most of industries choose to dispose the waste by piping them into the lakes and streams which contaminate the drinking water of the island as well.
The government with the intention to protect the quality of the natural environment is spending a huge amount almost US$2 million annually. The huge sum of money is freed hare and the island could withstand in good economic conditions if these funds are invested elsewhere.
The effects of pollution on the island of Palau are many. The pollution prevailed in the island resulted in loss in the damage of bio diversity, loss of recreational amenities, loss of landscape and aesthetic scenery, damage to natural man made assets, and non financial human health impacts. Diseases that are affecting residents of Palau are dengue fever, scrub yyphus, lepotospirosis, gastroenteritis, and respiratory infections.
The island is experiencing high economic costs in solid waste management due to the following reasons,