Many developing countries are becoming more and more urbanized and industrialized, and are experiencing rapid population growth. As a result, the amount of waste being generated in these countries is increasing rapidly - for example, the developing part of Asia is now the world's largest and fastest generator of waste. Unfortunately the waste management infrastructure in these countries has yet to catch up, and as a result there are major problems for the environment and for human health.
This book draws on case studies from various countries including Ethiopia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, Tanzania, China and Japan, describing the issues associated with solid waste management and the government initiatives and strategies for integrating waste collection, disposal and recycling, and for minimizing waste production at source. As well as municipal solid waste management, the book will also discuss schemes for managing specialist types of waste such as electronic components, plastics and construction waste, and the threats posed to health and the environment by inadequate waste management.
This book is an interesting and valuable resource for anyone involved in waste management, and also for key decision makers in local and national government especially in countries of the developing world.
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