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Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) has become one of the most complex global environmental issues for urban areas in different countries of the world. It is a very complex system, and misuse of any technology or disposal may contaminate soil and water with chemicals and lead to climate change. This paper examines the policies that are implemented and challenges of MSWM faced by Lebanon. Investigations have been conducted to understand the factors and barriers affecting the MSWM and the causes that make the country unsuccessful in this sector. The study found that IMSWM has many stakeholders and municipalities are subject to social, political, institutional, financial, economic and technical factors as well as land availability. By addressing all these factors, the government should move to the smart waste management, which includes the circular economy approach to its waste policies. Solid waste minimization, separation at the source and recycling should be implemented, given the high rates of recyclable materials. Any technology should take into account appropriate infrastructure, pollution control system, maintenance, development and follow-up of the requirements and regulations of the country. Achieving that will not be easy and the involvement of all stakeholders and with full coordination among them will be required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
