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ESIA Guidelines for Municipal Solid Waste Management Projects

Authors

  • National Solid Waste Management Programme

Introduction

This guideline identifies the main elements to be addressed when preparing an Environmental Social Impact Assessment ESIA for a proposed project related to the construction (or significant expansion) and operation of Municipal Solid Waste MSW facilities.

The guideline has been specifically prepared for the following MSW facilities:

  • Transfer Stations (TS) (including collection process).
  • Composting/Mechanical-Biological Treatment (MBT) treatment facilities. This version of the guideline does not include Incineration as a treatment option.
  • Sanitary Landfills. This version of the guideline (2018) does not include Incineration as a treatment option.

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