Surveying the recyclable component rate and economical importance of Kashan solid waste material in rural household

Background: With respect to environmental aspects of solid waste recyclable material and its economical importance in rural region, this study was performed in Kashan rural region. Materials and method: This experimental study was performed in warm, medium and cold climatic region of Kashan, where they had solid waste collection system. 36 samples were randomly collected yearly and its recycled components and economical values were measured. Results: Research was performed in 3 rural with 7200 population. As recyclable material in Kashan rural region household consisted of 9.7 percent of total solid waste material, this material valued 300 Rials per kilogram and estimated of its solid waste per month was 108.2 ton and its collection and sanitary landfill cost was 324600 Rials. Value of recyclable material was 3352 monthly and because of non collection and sanitary landfill 320000 was saved. Recyclable in household solid waste material had 3572 thousand Rials benefit monthly and it can repair some of rural solid waste collection cost. Conclusion: Rural solid waste can be recycled and sold. We recommend this survey in total area