The textbook "Solid Waste Management" offers a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and solutions in the field of waste management. It highlights the historical development of the solid waste problem, which existed long before public awareness of water and air pollution. The authors, Ramesha Chandrappa and Diganta Bhusan Das, examine how the quantity and type of waste have changed over time due to technological innovations and societal changes. The book discusses the various approaches to waste management in different countries and the impact of economic and cultural factors on waste production. It also addresses the global challenges posed by the transnational movement of waste, particularly in developing countries where many people rely on waste management. This in-depth analysis is of great interest to professionals and students in the fields of environmental sciences, waste management, and related disciplines.