Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences ›› 2026, Vol. 67 ›› Issue (4): 1049-1055.DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20250475

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Innovative practices and development directions in the classification and treatment of rural domestic waste in Zhejiang Province

HU Huizhen1(), WANG Yongshang2, YANG Fengyuan1, ZHANG-MA Yunan1, PAN Peng1, WANG Anbang1, LIN Zhen1, XU Jinglei1, WANG Jiawei1   

  1. 1.Zhejiang Rural Revitalization Promotion Center,Hangzhou 310020,Zhejiang
    2.Zhejiang Agricultural and Rural Modernization Research Institute,Hangzhou 310012,Zhejiang
  • Received:2025-07-04 Online:2026-04-11 Published:2026-04-17

Abstract:

To systematically evaluate the effectiveness of classified disposal and resource utilization of rural domestic waste in Zhejiang Province,summarize practical experience and identify future development directions,this paper reviews the policy evolution and institutional framework of rural waste classification in Zhejiang. Based on field investigation,statistical analysis and case studies,a comprehensive study was conducted on 1 078 rural domestic waste resource utilization stations,focusing on construction scale,operational load,treatment modes and waste reduction performance. The results show that Zhejiang has basically established a province-wide classified disposal system for rural domestic waste,achieving nearly full coverage of administrative villages and maintaining a resource utilization rate of over 99%. A diversified treatment system dominated by rapid mechanical treatment,sunshine composting and anaerobic fermentation has been formed,with significant effects on waste reduction and resource recovery. However,problems such as insufficient accuracy of source separation,low operational load of some facilities,inadequate operation and maintenance funding,and imperfect treatment technologies and output utilization mechanisms still exist. Based on these findings,this paper proposes policy recommendations including strengthening organizational support,optimizing facility layout,improving technological pathways and promoting digital supervision,so as to enhance the long-term effectiveness of rural domestic waste classification systems.

Key words: rural domestic waste, classified disposal, innovative practice

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