A municipality is an administrative division composed of a defined territory and population
(Al-Salem and Lettieri, 2009). While there are many varieties of municipalities, most fall into …

Publisher Summary Municipal solid waste (MSW) is an inevitable by-product of human
activity. It includes all wastes generated within a municipality. However, the definitions differ …

Managing solid waste is problem facing worldwide. In developing counties rapid increase of
solid waste is produced as a result of rapid population increases, urbanization, rapid …

Solid waste management is a challenge, problem as well as opportunities for the cities'
authorities in developing countries especially low-income ones mostly because of the …

The term municipal solid waste, refers to solid wastes from houses, streets and public
places, shops, offices, and hospitals, which are very often the responsibility of municipal or …

Rapid urbanization and industrialization, population growth and economic growth in
developing countries make management of municipal solid waste more complex comparing …

This article reviews conceptual and theoretical issues in municipal solid waste management.
Definitions and explanation of different concepts in municipal solid waste management are …

As towns and cities around the world expand and populations grow, volumes of waste
produced increase and the challenges of solid waste management (SWM) change. SWM …

Solid waste management (SWM) has always been an integral feature of every human
society and has become a growing global concern as urban populations continue to grow as …