Trends and problems of solid waste management in developing countries: A case study in seven Palestinian districts

Al‐Khatib, Issam A.; Arafat, Hassan A.; Basheer, Thabet; Shawahneh, Hadeel; Salahat, Ammar; Eid, Jaafar; Ali, Wasif

doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2006.11.006

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“…The average daily generation rate of solid waste ranges between 0.68 and 1.02 kg person À1 day À1 , with a mean value of 0.82 kg person À1 day À1 . In rural areas, towns and villages, the generation rate ranges from 0.4 to 0.6 kg person À1 day À1 (United Nations Environment Program, 2003) and for refugee camps, an overall average of 0.52 kg person À1 day À1 (Al-Khatib et al, 2007). These results are in agreement with global trends for developing countries, which also indicate an increase in MSW generation rate with improving economical conditions (Vesilind et al, 2002).…”

Section: Disposal Systemmentioning

confidence: 52%

Solid waste characterization, quantification and management practices in developing countries. A case study: Nablus district – Palestine

Al‐Khatib

Monou

Zahra

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Journal of Environmental Management

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Section: Disposal Systemmentioning

confidence: 52%

Solid waste characterization, quantification and management practices in developing countries. A case study: Nablus district – Palestine

Al‐Khatib

Monou

Zahra

et al. 2010

Journal of Environmental Management

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“…Past and present events narrow down the options for a sustainable waste treatment (Kassim and Ali, 2006;Giacaman and Husseini, 2002). The existing cost of MSW management system was increased leading to significant viability problems; the reason is mainly due to most Palestinians not affording to pay for the MSW collection fees (Al-Khatib et al, 2007) since poverty rate increase 56% of total population in 2007 in the WB of Palestine and 19% in East Jerusalem (UNDP, 2007). To enhance the sustainability of MSW management as per the principles of the Palestinian National Strategy for solid waste management (NSSWM), public awareness, funding, expertise, equipment and facilities as well as other provisions (that are currently lacked or inappropriate) must be provided (Moghadam et al, 2009;Boer et al, 2012).…”

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Public perception of hazardousness caused by current trends of municipal solid waste management

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“…Dumping in remote areas is the first stage for almost all countries during their early development when local governments pay little attention and include either no or very low investment in the disposal of MSW (Buenrustro & Bocco 2003, Henry et al 2006, Al-Khatib et al 2007, Manga et al 2008, Mufeed et al 2008. Dumping in remote areas is the first stage for almost all countries during their early development when local governments pay little attention and include either no or very low investment in the disposal of MSW (Buenrustro & Bocco 2003, Henry et al 2006, Al-Khatib et al 2007, Manga et al 2008, Mufeed et al 2008.…”

Section: Municipal Solid Wastementioning

confidence: 99%

Working towards a zero waste environment in Taiwan

Young

Fan

2009

Waste Manag Res

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It is essential to the achievement of zero waste that emphasis is concentrated on front-end preventions rather than end-of-pipe (EOP) treatment. Zero waste is primarily based on cleaner production, waste management, the reduction of unnecessary consumption and the effective utilization of waste materials. The aim of this study was to briefly review the tasks undertaken and future plans for achieving zero waste in Taiwan. Waste prevention, source reduction, waste to product, waste to energy, EOP treatment, and adequate disposal are the sequential principal procedures to achieve the goal of zero waste. Six strategies have been adopted to implement the zero waste policy in Taiwan. These are regulatory amendments, consumption education, financial incentives, technical support, public awareness, and tracking and reporting. Stepwise targets have been set for 2005, 2007, 2011, and 2020 for both the municipal solid waste (MSW) and industrial waste to reach the goal of zero waste. The eventual aim is to achieve 70% MSW minimization and 85% industrial waste minimization by 2020. Although tools and measures have been established, some key programmes have higher priority. These include the establishment of a waste recycling programme, promotion of cleaner production, a green procurement programme, and promotion of public awareness. Since the implementation of the zero waste policy started in 2003, the volume of MSW for landfill and incineration has declined dramatically. The recycling and/or minimization of MSW quantity in 2007 was 37%, which is much higher than the goal of 25%. Industrial waste reached almost 76% minimization by the end of 2006, which is 1 year before the target year.

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Trends and problems of solid waste management in developing countries: A case study in seven Palestinian districts

Cited by 110 publications

References 8 publications

Solid waste characterization, quantification and management practices in developing countries. A case study: Nablus district – Palestine

Solid waste characterization, quantification and management practices in developing countries. A case study: Nablus district – Palestine

Public perception of hazardousness caused by current trends of municipal solid waste management

Working towards a zero waste environment in Taiwan

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