High-efficiency folding containers used in Yemen environmental protection projects

How to manage solid waste in Yemen?

Since the role of local authorities is limited, there is no effective policy present to manage the solid waste in Yemen. In addition, it leads to an increase in requirement of financial or technical resources as the poorer area is excluded from waste services and the services of waste management are just focused on urban areas or cities.

What are the operational challenges of waste management in Yemen?

The operational challenges of waste management in Sana’a city, Yemen, have increased dramatically compared to before and after March 2015. Since the role of local authorities is limited, there is no effective policy present to manage the solid waste in Yemen.

How much municipal solid waste is produced in Yemen?

In Yemen, the quantity of municipal solid waste per capita in urban areas is 0.6 kg/day, while in rural areas it is 0.35 kg/day and the increase in the generation of Municipal solid waste is about 3%. Municipal solid waste is characterized by its diverse nature and therefore requires immediate attention for its effective management and disposal.

What is the recycling industry in Yemen?

The recycling industry in Yemen is new [ 31 ], and began with recycling plastic, metals, and glass. In addition, in the big cities like Sana’a and Taiz, plants scattered are being recycled. The cleaners of the street and the collectors of trash begin gathering wastes such as plastic, metal, and other wastes [ 78 ].