Municipal Solid Waste Management in Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues and Potential Solutions from the Governance Perspective

Municipal Solid Waste Management in Latin America and the Caribbean: Issues and Potential Solutions from the Governance Perspective

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management is an essential service for an urban population to maintain sanitation. Managing MSW is complex as the treatment/recovery options depend not only on the volume of waste, but also on the socioeconomic conditions of the population. This paper focusses on MSW mana...

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Main Authors: Hiroshan Hettiarachchi, Sohyeon Ryu, Serena Caucci, Rodolfo Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:Recycling
Subjects:
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
waste management
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
Urbanization
urban population
financial sustainability
governance
informal sector
waste pickers
best practices
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2313-4321/3/2/19

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