Industrial operations generate various wastes such as effluent, emissions and solid wastes that pose environmental and health problems. The effluent released from the industries finds its way into natural water resources and degrade water quality. On the other hand, the emissions are bound to affect ambient air. The solid wastes create public nuisance by way of foul smell if it is not handled properly. Effective management of the wastes include waste minimization, segregation of wastes,

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... ng of wastes to make possible recoveries of resources, treatment and final disposal. The paper gives a critical review of pollution control technologies currently in use for treatment of effluent and avenues for recovery water and other materials from the effluents.