Waste generation and its management affect everyone and create challenges along many critical dimensions: human health, the surrounding environment, greenhouse gas emissions, quality of life, financial and economic health, and stresses both infrastructure and institutions.  Waste is growing fast, and, is anticipated to grow the most in parts of the world struggling with effective waste management systems and disposal. 

This webinar will provide an overview of issues affecting solid waste management with an emphasis on the following topics:

• landfilling and developing economies;

• regional diifferences

• growth of waste and emissions

• closure if open dumpsters

• slope stability problems; and

• improvement opportunities

Please join us for an overview of global waste management challenges and approaches for landfill improvement.