THE ENVIRONMENTAL APPROACH OF SLATINA CITY
               REGARDING WASTE MANAGEMENT


                     Dana-Maria Oprea, Artifex University of Bucharest

ABSTRACT: This article is focused both on a general description and the actual process of
waste management in the area of Slatina city. After the conceptual presentation, causes and
classes of waste, the article develops and describes municipal and industrial waste around
Slatina by also analyzing their temporal evolution. The main types of waste management are
described by highlighting their advantages and disadvantages along with the principles on
which proper waste management is based. The conclusion regards the effect of applying
waste management and justifies the choice of this specific urban area.

Keywords: waste, management, environment, Slatina.

JEL Codes: Q50, Q52, Q57.