This article is devoted to one of the most pressing problems of municipal solid waste (MSW) management in the city of Lugansk today. After all, the lack of a rational waste management system entails environmental pollution, which affects the entire biosphere of the planet. The article analyzes the main sources of waste, the total mass of accumulated hazardous and toxic waste, and ways of handling them. Particular attention is paid to the impact of mine dumps on the ecological state of the environment. The cities in which the largest areas are allocated for coal mining waste are given. The authors also examined in detail the issue of collecting solid municipal waste in the residential sector and its disposal. In conclusion, a conclusion is drawn about the main problems associated with organizing the collection and disposal of municipal solid waste.

Keywords: municipal solid waste, environment, industrial waste, recycling, recycling, disposal

The problem of waste disposal is becoming increasingly relevant in the modern world. The huge volumes of solid and organic waste that accumulate every day require efficient and environmentally friendly methods of recycling. One of the most effective and promising solutions in this area is pyrolysis technology. The article discusses pyrolysis as a method of recycling solid municipal waste. It is noted that it is most effective when processing its organic component. Types of pyrolysis depending on temperature are considered.

Keywords: municipal solid waste, waste management methods, waste recycling, pyrolysis