Collection of Municipal Solid Waste in Developing Countries

This publication will be a valuable tool for policy makers, municipal engineers, independent service providers, planners, consultants, researchers and other professionals engaged in designing solid waste management systems in the towns and cities of the developing world. It is our hope that the principle of technological choice and design
demonstrated in this publication will guide solid waste collection, handling and disposal, thereby inspiring many local authorities to commit themselves afresh to creating a waste free environment that will enhance the quality of
life for their residents. It should serve as a useful starting point in raising awareness about the potential social and economic gains to be made from adopting appropriate and efficient solid waste management systems, as well stimulate increased international interest in broadening the scope of research to further improve waste collection,
handling and disposal technologies.