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Title
World Bank - A Decision-Maker's Guide to
Solid Waste
Landfills
Abstract
Where will all the waste go? The conversion of the open dumps characteristic
of many cities around the world to controlled and sanitary landfills is a
critical step for protecting public health and the environment. As cities grow
and produce more waste, and their waste collection systems become more
efficient, open dumping becomes increasingly intolerable. This guide serves
as a tool for decision-makers in the solid waste management policy discourse
to make gradual improvements in the short term by upgrading disposal
of wastes at modest cost while still providing acceptable levels of environmental
protection. In the medium to long term, the target should be to
achieve full sanitary landfilling together with comprehensive policies and
programs to reduce waste generation and increase recycling when it is economically
viable. A more comprehensive technical document on landfill
siting, design, construction, operation and closure, which is aimed at professional
waste managers, will also be published.
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