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The World Bank’s Solid Waste Management Knowledge Silo Breaker is a community of practice created to share knowledge between practitioners of all affiliations. Through document sharing, discussions, and events, it aims to increase the awareness of solid waste issues and innovations across the globe.

The community’s objectives are: share experiences and resources to learn from solid waste management projects across the World Bank Group; further technical knowledge; strengthen projects by including environmental, social, urban, gender, sustainable financing, and climate perspectives and expertise when relevant; and learn about the latest innovations globally.

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Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines for Waste Management Facilities

Country/ City

World
Topic

Health, Management, Recycling, Disposal

Published On

June 15, 2007
Author(s)

IFC

Abstract

Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines for Waste Management Facilities

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines are technical reference documents with general and industryspecific examples of Good International Industry Practice (GIIP)1. When one or more members of the World Bank Group are involved in a project, these EHS Guidelines are applied as required by their respective policies and standards. These industry sector EHS guidelines are designed to be used together with the General EHS Guidelines document, which provides guidance to users on common EHS issues potentially applicable to all industry sectors.

Improving Management of Municipal Solid Waste in India: Overview and Challenges

Country/ City

India
Topic

Technology, Urban Planning

Published On

May 01, 2006
Author(s)

The World Bank, David Hanrahan, Sanjay Srivastava, A. Sita Ramakrishna

Abstract

Improving Management of Municipal Solid Waste in India: Overview and Challenges

This study summarizes the findings of a non-lending analytical activity carried out by the World Bank in 2004 and 2005. The work was driven by concern over the quality of the urban environment, and undertaken in a context of uncertainty on the suitability and effectiveness of Bank investment in this area, particularly in regard to components that generate little or no direct revenue, like waste disposal and sewage treatment.

Health Care Waste Management

Country/ City

World
Topic

Health, Disaster Risk Management, Solid Waste Management (SWM)

Published On

June 01, 2003
Author(s)

The World Bank

Abstract

Health Care Waste Management

Health care waste management (HCWM) is a process to help ensure proper hospital hygiene and safety of health care workers and communities. It includes planning and procurement, construction, staff training and behavior, proper use of tools, machines and pharmaceuticals, proper disposal methods inside and outside the hospital, and evaluation. Its many dimensions require a broader focus than the traditional health specialist or engineering point of view. The need for proper HCWM has been gaining recognition slowly.

The Influence of Social Analysis on a Solid Waste Management Project: West Bank and Gaza

Country/ City

West Bank and Gaza
Topic

Land Use, Economic and Social Development, Management, Recycling, Disposal

Published On

July 01, 2001
Author(s)

The World Bank, Deborah Davis

Abstract

The Influence of Social Analysis on a Solid Waste Management Project: West Bank and Gaza

The West Bank and Gaza suffer from severe environmental degradation, including deterioration of groundwater and uncontrolled dumping of solid waste. These problems have been addressed in Gaza with the assistance of bilateral donors, but until the design of the Solid Waste and Environment Management Project (SWEMP) in 2000, they were largely neglected in the West Bank. Solid waste management practices in the West Bank are characterized by infrequent and inadequate waste collection services, improper disposal at open dump sites, and open air burning.

Guidance Pack: Private Sector Participation in Municipal Solid Waste Management

Country/ City

World
Topic

Solid Waste Management (SWM), Private Sector, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

Published On

March 23, 2000
Author(s)

Swiss Centre for Development Cooperation in Technology and Management, The World Bank

Abstract

Guidance Pack: Private Sector Participation in Municipal Solid Waste Management

The provision of municipal solid waste services is a costly and vexing problem for local authorities everywhere. In developing country cities, service coverage is low, resources are insufficient, and uncontrolled dumping is widespread, with resulting environmental problems. Moreover, substantial inefficiencies are typically observed. One solution commonly proposed is to contract service provision with the private sector in the belief that service efficiency and coverage can be improved, and environmental protection enhanced.