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Senior urban decision-makers from developing and rapidly-emerging economies face difficult decisions in managing solid waste generated by their cities. Effective solid waste management systems are essential to productive, competitive, healthy and well-functioning cities:

Waste can be a source of both earnings and savings in the local economy.

Along with waterways, solid waste is one of two main carriers and propagators of infectious disease in cities and the main host environment for vermin.

Ineffective solid waste management practices make an unfavourable impression on foreign investors and tourists. It may result in both loss of both investment and revenues from these sources.

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4. Assessing Options

5. Suggested Solutions

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