Solid waste management (SWM) is one of the most challenging issues faced by developing
countries that suffer from serious pollution problems caused by the generation of large waste …

Quantification and characterization of municipal solid waste are the bases for a proper solid
waste management planning but the needed collection, transportation, characterization and …

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 …

Reliable national data on waste generation and composition that will inform effective
planning on waste management in Ghana is absent. To help obtain this data on a regional …

The issue of poor solid waste management (SWM) is a challenge throughout the world, in
both developed and developing countries. People always generate solid waste through their …

The study aimed ensuring a clean environment in the Tamale Metropolis. It analysed the
underlying factors affecting effective solid waste management in the metropolis and …

Purpose–This paper examined the current status of municipal solid waste management
across Nigeria. The core aspects covered are generation, characterization, collection …

Successful waste management plans require accurate data about the nature and
composition of waste. Despite the high content of organic (52%) and recyclable (37%) …

Solid waste management has been a cavilling issue in Ghana, especially in Kumasi. Thus,
this study examines the challenges and recommendations for solid waste management in …

Solid waste management (SWM) in rural areas of many low-and middle-income countries
(LMICs) represents a critical and underrated topic. However, almost half of the world's …