“…Most developing economies around the globe are in a transition phase to attain sustainability in the waste sector [ 2 ]; however, the economic conditions, technological barriers, and local capacity issues hinder achieving the desired results. The waste generation quantum is projected to grow with the increase in population and urbanization with uncertainty in waste diversion for treatment [ 3 ]; however, the waste generation rate is low in developing economies compared to developed economies as it is linked with the area's economic condition [ 4 ]. Ecosystem health and biodiversity are adversely affected by the expansion of urban land use and related increases in pollution levels due to anthropogenic activities [ 5 ].…”