Waste Problems and Management in Developing Countries 1st Edition

Waste Problems and Management in Developing Countries, 1st Edition by, is an essential resource for practitioners, policymakers, students, and NGOs focused on environmental health and urban planning in low- and middle-income regions. This clear, practical volume confronts the realities of solid waste generation, collection, and disposal across rapidly growing cities and rural communities in Africa, South Asia, Latin America and small island states.

You’ll find concise, evidence-driven explanations of critical topics: municipal solid waste systems, informal recycling economies, landfill design and leachate control, sanitation-linked waste challenges, and cost-effective policy interventions. Case studies and comparative examples make complex technical and regulatory issues accessible, while emphasizing context-sensitive, low-cost solutions that work where resources and infrastructure are limited.

Readers will appreciate the book’s focus on actionable strategies—community-based collection, waste minimization, informal sector integration, and local financing mechanisms—that support sustainable development goals and public health outcomes. Whether you are designing a city-level waste plan, advising a rural sanitation project, or teaching environmental management, this edition offers practical frameworks and real-world perspectives to inform better decisions.

Compact yet comprehensive, Waste Problems and Management in Developing Countries serves as a go-to reference for anyone tackling waste challenges in the Global South. Practical, regionally relevant, and policy-minded, it bridges technical insight with on-the-ground realities. Order your copy today to bring intelligent, scalable waste solutions to the communities and regions you serve.

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