World Bank

Managing solid waste during COVID-19, and in a rapidly urbanizing world

Solid waste management is a major issue for cities across the world. According to the World Bank’s recent report, What a Waste 2.0, waste is forecasted to increase by 70% by 2050. Waste generation is ...
World Bank

Clean Cities, Bright Futures: Accelerating Investment and Reforms in Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries

Between 2003 and 2024, World Bank support has helped to significantly improve solid waste management in low- and middle-income countries. This has been achieved through holistic financing approaches ...
KHOU 11

Exclusive: Head of Solid Waste Management discusses recycling collection delays with KHOU 11

HOUSTON — Several factors around staffing, equipment and infrastructure have led to a dramatic spike in delayed recycling collection, the head of Houston's Solid Waste Management told KHOU 11 in an ...
World Bank

Extending operational support for waste management and delivery to cities in Ethiopia

Rapid urbanization and increased waste generation in Addis Ababa is making it even harder for the city to provide safe and sustainable solid waste management. Tokyo Development Learning Center is ...
The Hindu

DVAC urged to probe solid waste management methods of Tiruppur Corporation

Alleging misuse of public funds meant for scientific processing of municipal wastes by the Tiruppur Corporation, residents of Mudhalipalayam and Nallur, have approached the DVAC for a thorough probe ...