Noise from refuse collection and disposal in residential developments in the context of Polish legal and formal conditions

Abstract

The generation of waste is one of the main global environmental problems. Waste segregation, storage in containers and disposal are issues requiring adequate solutions. It is the architect who is responsible for designing the correct place for the collection of solid waste within the area of residential development, and this task is a complicated issue. A place for solid waste collection and its disposal is particularly important in the context of a friendly acoustic climate and a healthy residential environment. The author analysed the amounts of solid waste generated in the residential development area and the requirements related to refuse segregation. A significant element of the performed analysis is to study formal requirements and design guidelines for solid waste collection points in the area of multi-family residential developments. The author describes the impact of the individual elements of the refuse collection and disposal process on the acoustic climate prevailing in the nearest residential locations.

Keywords

• solid waste
• noise annoyances
• acoustic climate
• multi-unit residential development
• a healthy living environment