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Municipal solid waste management challenges in developing regions: A comprehensive review and future perspectives for Asia and Africa

Zhechen ZhangDepartment of Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, ChinaZhonghao ChenDepartment of Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, ChinaJiawen ZhangDepartment of Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, ChinaYunfei LiuDepartment of Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, ChinaLin ChenSchool of Civil Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, China; Key Laboratory of New Technology for Construction of Cities in Mountain Area, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400045, ChinaMingyu YangSchool of Materials Science Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaAhmed I. OsmanSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT9 5AG, Northern Ireland, UK. Electronic address: [email protected]Mohamed FarghaliDepartment of Agricultural Engineering and Socio-Economics, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, JapanEngui LiuDepartment of Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, ChinaDalia HassanDepartment of Animal and Poultry Hygiene & Environmental Sanitation, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut 71526, EgyptIkko IharaDepartment of Agricultural Engineering and Socio-Economics, Kobe University, Kobe 657-8501, JapanKun LüSchool of Environmental Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Xuezheng Road #18, Qiantang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310018, ChinaDavid W. RooneySchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast BT9 5AG, Northern Ireland, UKPow‐Seng YapDepartment of Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China. Electronic address: [email protected]

2024en

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The rapid urbanization witnessed in developing countries in Asia and Africa has led to a substantial increase in municipal solid waste (MSW) generation. However, the corresponding disposal strategies, along with constraints in land resources and finances, compounded by unorganized public behaviour, have resulted in ineffective policy implementation and monitoring. This lack of systematic and targeted orientation, combined with blind mapping, has led to inefficient development in many areas. This review examines the key challenges of MSW management in developing countries in Asia and Africa from 2013 to 2023, drawing insights from 170 academic papers. Rather than solely focusing on recycling, the study proposes waste sorting at the source, optimization of landfill practices, thermal treatment measures, and strategies to capitalize on the value of waste as more pertinent solutions aligned with local realities. Barriers to optimizing management systems arise from socio-economic factors, infrastructural limitations, and cultural considerations. The review emphasizes the importance of integrating the study area into the circular economy framework, with a focus on enhancing citizen participation in solid waste reduction and promoting recycling initiatives, along with seeking economic assistance from international organizations.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172794

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