Solid waste management is a pressing challenge that an increasing number of cities in developing countries are facing today. Rapid urbanization,
new economic activity, and population growth place multiple pressures on solid waste management systems. When basic services such as waste
collection and disposal are inadequate, the economic, environmental, and human health effects disproportionally affect the urban poor.
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