IGNOU BWA-002 Assignment 2026
Solid Wastes Collection and Transportation
Last updated by IGNOU: 12 Oct 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 01:03 pm.
| Course code | BWA-002 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Solid Wastes Collection and Transportation |
| Programme | CSWATTCSWATT |
| Assignment code | BWA-002/TMA/July/2026 |
| Session | July 2026 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
About the BWA-002 assignment
The BWA-002 assignment covers solid waste collection systems, community storage, collection vehicles, planning information and transport equipment. It also examines waste processing feasibility, investment costs, revenue sources and route optimisation.
There are ten compulsory questions, each carrying equal marks, for a total of 100 marks. The tasks include explanations, short notes, a vehicle comparison and a numerical problem on landfill tipping fees. The assignment has a 30% weightage according to the official listing.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | — | Discuss the factors to consider when designing a waste collection system. |
| Q2 | — | Write brief notes describing different community waste storage systems. |
| Q3 | — | Compare semi-compaction vehicles with compaction vehicles. |
| Q4 | — | Identify the information that needs regular collection and updating for solid waste collection planning. |
| Q5 | — | Explain why collection planning and scheduling should consider the feasibility of waste processing and disposal. |
| Q6 | — | Describe the investment cost components of a waste management plan. |
| Q7 | — | Discuss the types of revenue that waste management can generate. |
| Q8 | — | Explain the different loaders used in solid waste transportation. |
| Q9 | — | Describe strategies for optimising waste collection routes. |
| Q10 | — | Calculate a landfill tipping fee using the given town population, daily per-person waste generation and financial data. |
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