Solid Waste Management in Jordan

Abstract

Solid waste became one of the major environmental problems in Jordan, which has been aggravated over the past 15 years by the sharp increase in the volume of waste generated as well as qualitative changes in its composition. The challenges face solid waste management (SWM) in Jordan are numerous. Financial constraints, shortage of proper equipment and limited availability of trained and skilled manpower together with massive and sudden population increases due to several waves of forced migration.In this work we discussed these challenges; the main problems which stand against developing this sector to sustainable levels in the coming future are identified. Suggestions and recommendations that should be taken in consideration for developing the sector are also presented.

The environmental challenges, problems, and management: A case study of Jordan

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Landfill site selection for sustainable solid waste management using multiple-criteria decision-making. Case study: Al-Balqa governorate in Jordan

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Evaluating the In-Site Sorting of Solid Waste in Selected Educational Institutions – A Pilot Study

“…Recently, more attention has been paid to SW management in Jordan, focusing on recycling, recovery, and reuse. Therefore, researchers have been funded and conducted studies concerning energy and material recovery from Evaluating the In-site Sorting of Solid Waste in Selected Educational Institutions -A Pilot Study Husam Al-Hamaiedeh 1* , Enam Al-Rafiaha 1 , Omar Al-Khashman 2 , Osama Mohawesh 3 , Ali El Hanandeh 4 SW in Jordan [Aljbour et al, 2021;Al-Hajaya et al, 2021;Al Nawaiseh et al, 2021]. Jaradat and Al-Khashman (2013) evaluated the potential recovery of materials from municipal SW (MSW) in Jordan, Ma'an; they concluded that municipal SW management is still facing many challenges due to insufficient data concerning its quality and characteristics.…”