Waste Mismanagement in Developing Countries: A Review of Global Issues

Plastic waste inputs from land into the ocean

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The Circular Economy–A new sustainability paradigm?

Geissdoerfer, M., Savaget, P., Bocken, N. M. P., & Hultink, E. J. (2017) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.12.048 · Cited by 9,360 · see citing works

Microplastics in the marine environment

Andrady, A. L. (2011) · Marine Pollution Bulletin · doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2011.05.030 · Cited by 8,105 · see citing works

The pollution of the marine environment by plastic debris: a review.

Derraik, J. G. B. (2002) · Marine Pollution Bulletin · doi:10.1016/s0025-326x(02)00220-5 · Cited by 4,042 · see citing works

The circular economy: New or Refurbished as CE 3.0? — Exploring Controversies in the Conceptualization of the Circular Economy through a Focus on History and Resource Value Retention Options

Reike, D., Vermeulen, W. J. V., & Witjes, S. (2017) · Resources Conservation and Recycling · doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.08.027 · Cited by 2,019 · see citing works

The present and future of microplastic pollution in the marine environment

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Towards a consensus on the circular economy

Prieto‐Sandoval, V., Jaca, C., & Ormazábal, M. (2017) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.12.224 · Cited by 1,293 · see citing works

Environmental sciences, sustainable development and circular economy: Alternative concepts for trans-disciplinary research

Sauvé, S., Bernard, S., & Sloan, P. (2015) · Environmental Development · doi:10.1016/j.envdev.2015.09.002 · Cited by 1,174 · see citing works

How are WEEE doing? A global review of the management of electrical and electronic wastes

Ongondo, F. O., Williams, I. D., & Cherrett, T. J. (2011) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2010.10.023 · Cited by 931 · see citing works

E-waste: An overview on generation, collection, legislation and recycling practices

Kumar, A., Holuszko, M., & Espinosa, D. C. R. (2017) · Resources Conservation and Recycling · doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.01.018 · Cited by 881 · see citing works

Recycling of WEEEs: An economic assessment of present and future e-waste streams

Cucchiella, F., D’Adamo, I., Koh, S. C. L., & Rosa, P. (2015) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2015.06.010 · Cited by 862 · see citing works

Methane generation in landfills

Themelis, N. J., & Ulloa, P. (2006) · Renewable Energy · doi:10.1016/j.renene.2006.04.020 · Cited by 662 · see citing works

Sustainability of using composting and vermicomposting technologies for organic solid waste biotransformation: recent overview, greenhouse gases emissions and economic analysis

Lim, S. L., Lee, L. H., & Wu, T. Y. (2015) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.08.083 · Cited by 644 · see citing works

Medical waste management – A review

Windfeld, E. S., & Brooks, M. S. (2015) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2015.08.013 · Cited by 638 · see citing works

Overview of electronic waste (e-waste) management practices and legislations, and their poor applications in the developing countries

Nnorom, I. C., & Osibanjo, O. (2008) · Resources Conservation and Recycling · doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2008.01.004 · Cited by 619 · see citing works

Recycling of batteries: a review of current processes and technologies

Bernardes, A. M., Espinosa, D. C. R., & Tenório, J. A. S. (2004) · Journal of Power Sources · doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2003.12.026 · Cited by 604 · see citing works

An overview of food waste management in developing countries: Current status and future perspective

Thi, N. B. D., Kumar, G., & Lin, C. (2015) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2015.04.022 · Cited by 592 · see citing works

Global Emissions of Trace Gases, Particulate Matter, and Hazardous Air Pollutants from Open Burning of Domestic Waste

Wiedinmyer, C., Yokelson, R. J., & Gullett, B. K. (2014) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/es502250z · Cited by 527 · see citing works

Municipal solid waste management in Malaysia: Practices and challenges

Manaf, L. A., Samah, M. A. A., & Zukki, N. I. M. (2009) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2008.07.015 · Cited by 493 · see citing works

Waste to energy potential: A case study of Saudi Arabia

Ouda, O. K. M., Raza, S. A., Nizami, A., Rehan, M., Al‐Waked, R., & Korres, N. E. (2016) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2016.04.005 · Cited by 475 · see citing works

A review on current status of municipal solid waste management in India

Gupta, N., Yadav, K. K., & Kumar, V. (2015) · Journal of Environmental Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.jes.2015.01.034 · Cited by 457 · see citing works

Clinical solid waste management practices and its impact on human health and environment – A review

Hossain, M. S., Santhanam, A., Norulaini, N. A. N., & Omar, A. K. M. (2010) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2010.11.008 · Cited by 414 · see citing works

Introduction of the circular economy within developing regions: A comparative analysis of advantages and opportunities for waste valorization

Ferronato, N., Rada, E. C., Portillo, M. A. G., et al. (2018) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.09.095 · Cited by 376 · see citing works

The challenge of electronic waste (e-waste) management in developing countries

Osibanjo, O., & Nnorom, I. C. (2007) · Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy · doi:10.1177/0734242x07082028 · Cited by 372 · see citing works

Estimation of construction waste generation and management in Thailand

Kofoworola, O. F., & Gheewala, S. H. (2008) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2008.07.004 · Cited by 351 · see citing works

Building recycling rates through the informal sector

Wilson, D. C., Araba, A. O., Chinwah, K., & Cheeseman, C. R. (2008) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2008.06.016 · Cited by 344 · see citing works

A review and framework for understanding the potential impact of poor solid waste management on health in developing countries

Ziraba, A. K., Haregu, T., & Mberu, B. U. (2016) · Archives of Public Health · doi:10.1186/s13690-016-0166-4 · Cited by 334 · see citing works

Impact of landfill leachate on the groundwater quality: A case study in Egypt

El-Salam, M. M. A., & Abu-Zuid, G. I. (2014) · Journal of Advanced Research · doi:10.1016/j.jare.2014.02.003 · Cited by 332 · see citing works

E-waste in India and developed countries: Management, recycling, business and biotechnological initiatives

Garlapati, V. K. (2015) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2015.10.106 · Cited by 328 · see citing works

The indirect global warming potential and global temperature change potential due to methane oxidation

Boucher, O., Friedlingstein, P., Collins, B., & Shine, K. P. (2009) · Environmental Research Letters · doi:10.1088/1748-9326/4/4/044007 · Cited by 322 · see citing works

Municipal solid waste: Generation, composition and GHG emissions in Bangalore, India

Ramachandra, T. V., Aithal, B. H., Kulkarni, G., & Han, S. S. (2017) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2017.09.085 · Cited by 322 · see citing works

Emerging trends in informal sector recycling in developing and transition countries

Ezeah, C., Fazakerley, J. A., & Roberts, C. L. (2013) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2013.06.020 · Cited by 316 · see citing works

Urban solid waste management in the developing world with emphasis on India: challenges and opportunities

Srivastava, V., Ismail, S. A., Singh, P., & Singh, R. P. (2014) · Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology · doi:10.1007/s11157-014-9352-4 · Cited by 314 · see citing works

Treatment and disposal of tyres: Two EU approaches. A review

Torretta, V., Rada, E. C., Ragazzi, M., Trulli, E., Istrate, I. A., & Cioca, L. (2015) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2015.04.018 · Cited by 308 · see citing works

Solid waste management in Abuja, Nigeria

Imam, A. S., Mohammed, B., Wilson, D. C., & Cheeseman, C. R. (2007) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2007.01.006 · Cited by 305 · see citing works

Waste management – still a global challenge in the 21st century: An evidence-based call for action

Wilson, D. C., & Velis, C. A. (2015) · Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy · doi:10.1177/0734242x15616055 · Cited by 290 · see citing works

Assessment of heavy metal contamination in soil due to leachate migration from an open dumping site

Kanmani, S., & Gandhimathi, R. (2012) · Applied Water Science · doi:10.1007/s13201-012-0072-z · Cited by 285 · see citing works

Hospital waste management in developing countries: A mini review

Ali, M., Wang, W., Chaudhry, N. M., & Geng, Y. (2017) · Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy · doi:10.1177/0734242x17691344 · Cited by 280 · see citing works

Technologies and decision support systems to aid solid-waste management: a systematic review

Melaré, A. V. D. S., González, S. M., Faceli, K., & Casadei, V. (2016) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2016.10.045 · Cited by 279 · see citing works

Landfilling of waste: accounting of greenhouse gases and global warming contributions

Manfredi, S., Tonini, D., Christensen, T. H., & Scharff, H. (2009) · Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy · doi:10.1177/0734242x09348529 · Cited by 275 · see citing works

Developing strategies for managing construction and demolition wastes in Malaysia based on the concept of circular economy

Esa, M. R., Halog, A., & Rigamonti, L. (2017) · Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management · doi:10.1007/s10163-016-0516-x · Cited by 275 · see citing works

WEEE flow and mitigating measures in China

Yang, J., Lü, B., & Xu, C. (2007) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2007.08.019 · Cited by 269 · see citing works

Heavy Metal Accumulation in Water, Soil, and Plants of Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Vientiane, Laos

Noudeng, V., Tran, H.-D., Xuan, T. D., Teschke, R., & Khanh, T. D. (2018) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph16010022 · Cited by 263 · see citing works

Mapping Approach for Examining Waste Management on Construction Sites

Shen, L., Tam, V. W. Y., Tam, C. M., et al. (2004) · Journal of Construction Engineering and Management · doi:10.1061/(asce)0733-9364(2004)130:4(472 · Cited by 262 · see citing works

The urban informal economy, local inclusion and achieving a global green transformation

Brown, D. A., & McGranahan, G. (2015) · Habitat International · doi:10.1016/j.habitatint.2015.11.002 · Cited by 252 · see citing works

An integrated approach to establish e-waste management systems for developing countries

Ikhlayel, M. (2017) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.09.137 · Cited by 243 · see citing works

Floating microplastics and aggregate formation in the Western Mediterranean Sea

de Haan, W. P., Sànchez‐Vidal, A., & Canals, M. (2019) · Marine Pollution Bulletin · doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.01.053 · Cited by 240 · see citing works

Ecological and human health risk assessment of heavy metal contamination in soil of a municipal solid waste dump in Uyo, Nigeria

Ihedioha, J. N., Ukoha, P. O., & Ekere, N. R. (2016) · Environmental Geochemistry and Health · doi:10.1007/s10653-016-9830-4 · Cited by 231 · see citing works

Research challenges in municipal solid waste logistics management

Bing, X., Bloemhof‐Ruwaard, J. M., Ramos, T. R. P., et al. (2015) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2015.11.025 · Cited by 228 · see citing works

Novel and Conventional Technologies for Landfill Leachates Treatment: A Review

Torretta, V., Ferronato, N., Katsoyiannis, I. A., Tolkou, A. K., & Airoldi, M. (2016) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su9010009 · Cited by 226 · see citing works

Barriers to Effective Municipal Solid Waste Management in a Rapidly Urbanizing Area in Thailand

Yukalang, N., Clarke, B., & Ross, K. (2017) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph14091013 · Cited by 224 · see citing works

Sustainable construction: construction and demolition waste reconsidered

Merino, M. D. R., Gracia, P. I., & Azevedo, I. S.-W. (2009) · Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy · doi:10.1177/0734242x09103841 · Cited by 217 · see citing works

Estimation method for national methane emission from solid waste landfills

Kumar, S. (2004) · Atmospheric Environment · doi:10.1016/j.atmosenv.2004.02.057 · Cited by 208 · see citing works

Urban construction and demolition waste and landfill failure in Shenzhen, China

Yang, H., Xia, J., Thompson, J. R., et al. (2017) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2017.01.026 · Cited by 195 · see citing works

Waste pickers in Global South: Informal recycling sector in a circular economy era

Velis, C. A. (2017) · Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy · doi:10.1177/0734242x17702024 · Cited by 186 · see citing works

Medical waste management in Ibadan, Nigeria: Obstacles and prospects

Coker, A. O., Sangodoyin, A. Y., Sridhar, M. K. C., et al. (2008) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2008.06.040 · Cited by 183 · see citing works

Estimation of the generation rate of different types of plastic wastes and possible revenue recovery from informal recycling

Kumar, A., Samadder, S. R., Kumar, N., & Singh, C. (2018) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2018.08.045 · Cited by 180 · see citing works

Environmental Impact of Residential Wood Combustion Emissions and its Implications

Cooper, J. A. (1980) · Journal of the Air Pollution Control Association · doi:10.1080/00022470.1980.10465119 · Cited by 176 · see citing works

Release of chlorinated, brominated and mixed halogenated dioxin-related compounds to soils from open burning of e-waste in Agbogbloshie (Accra, Ghana)

Tue, N. M., Goto, A., Takahashi, S. I., Itai, T., Asante, K. A., Kunisue, T., & Tanabe, S. (2015) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2015.09.062 · Cited by 175 · see citing works

Health risk assessment of the workers exposed to the heavy metals in e-waste recycling sites of Chandigarh and Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Singh, M., Thind, P. S., & John, S. (2018) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.03.138 · Cited by 169 · see citing works

Atmospheric pollution problems and control proposals associated with solid waste management in China: A review

Tian, H., Gao, J., Hao, J., Lu, L., Zhu, C., & Qiu, P. (2013) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2013.02.013 · Cited by 167 · see citing works

Recycling the construction and demolition waste in Vietnam: opportunities and challenges in practice

Lockrey, S., Nguyen, H. M., Crossin, E., & Verghese, K. (2016) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.05.175 · Cited by 165 · see citing works

Marine debris occurrence and treatment: A review

Iñiguez, M. E., Conesa, J. A., & Fullana, A. (2016) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2016.06.031 · Cited by 164 · see citing works

Assessment of occupational and environmental safety associated with medical waste disposal in developing countries: A qualitative approach

Patwary, M. A., O’Hare, W. T., & Sarker, M. H. (2011) · Safety Science · doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2011.04.001 · Cited by 162 · see citing works

System dynamics applied to closed loop supply chains of desktops and laptops in Brazil: A perspective for social inclusion of waste pickers

Ghisolfi, V., Chaves, G. D. L. D., Siman, R. R., et al. (2016) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2016.12.018 · Cited by 157 · see citing works

Informal recycling and occupational health in Santo André, Brazil

Gutberlet, J., & Baeder, A. M. (2008) · International Journal of Environmental Health Research · doi:10.1080/09603120701844258 · Cited by 155 · see citing works

Open Dumping Site in Asian Developing Countries: A Potential Source of Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxins and Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans

Minh, N. H., Minh, T. B., Watanabe, M., et al. (2003) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/es026078s · Cited by 152 · see citing works

Char fuel production in developing countries – A review of urban biowaste carbonization

Lohri, C. R., Rajabu, H. M., Sweeney, D. J., & Zurbrügg, C. (2016) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2016.01.088 · Cited by 151 · see citing works

Drivers for development of circular economy – A case study of Serbia

Ilic, M. R., & Nikolić, M. (2016) · Habitat International · doi:10.1016/j.habitatint.2016.06.003 · Cited by 151 · see citing works

Characteristics of healthcare wastes

Diaz, L. F., Eggerth, L. L., Enkhtsetseg, S., et al. (2007) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2007.04.010 · Cited by 146 · see citing works

Waste-to-energy and recycling value for developing integrated solid waste management plan in Lahore

Sadef, Y., Nizami, A., Batool, S., et al. (2016) · Energy Sources Part B Economics Planning and Policy · doi:10.1080/15567249.2015.1052595 · Cited by 146 · see citing works

Municipal solid waste recycling and the significance of informal sector in urban China

Linzner, R., & Salhofer, S. P. (2014) · Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy · doi:10.1177/0734242x14543555 · Cited by 145 · see citing works

Municipal solid waste management in Thailand and disposal emission inventory

Chiemchaisri, C., Juanga, J. P., & Visvanathan, C. (2007) · Environmental Monitoring and Assessment · doi:10.1007/s10661-007-9707-1 · Cited by 139 · see citing works

Household hazardous waste management: A review

Inglezakis, V. J., & Moustakas, K. G. (2014) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2014.11.021 · Cited by 135 · see citing works

Organic Waste Buyback as a Viable Method to Enhance Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries

Hettiarachchi, H., Meegoda, J. N., & Ryu, S. (2018) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph15112483 · Cited by 133 · see citing works

Assessing farmers' practices on disposal of pesticide waste after use

Damalas, C. A., Telidis, G. K., & Thanos, S. D. (2007) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2007.10.028 · Cited by 125 · see citing works

Investigating factors influencing construction waste management efforts in developing countries: an experience from Thailand

Manowong, E. (2010) · Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy · doi:10.1177/0734242x10387012 · Cited by 123 · see citing works

Assessment of heavy metal contamination and its mobilization from municipal solid waste open dumping site

Prechthai, T., Parkpian, P., & Visvanathan, C. (2007) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2007.11.119 · Cited by 123 · see citing works

Cleaner production in Burkina Faso: Case study of fuel briquettes made from cashew industry waste

Sawadogo, M., Tanoh, T. S., Sidibe, S. D. S., Kpai, N., & Tankoano, I. (2018) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.05.261 · Cited by 121 · see citing works

Health care waste management in Cameroon: A case study from the Southwestern Region

Manga, V. E., Forton, O. T., Mofor, L. A., & Woodard, R. (2011) · Resources Conservation and Recycling · doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2011.10.002 · Cited by 116 · see citing works

Heavy metals contamination of water, soil, and plants around an electronic waste dumpsite

Olafisoye, O. B., Adefioye, T., & Osibote, O. A. (2013) · Polish Journal of Environmental Studies · Cited by 111 · see citing works

Studies on environmental quality in and around municipal solid waste dumpsite

Biswas, A. K., Kumar, S., Babu, S. S., Bhattacharyya, J. K., & Chakrabarti, T. (2010) · Resources Conservation and Recycling · doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2010.08.003 · Cited by 106 · see citing works

Impacts of policy and market incentives for solid waste recycling in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Matter, A., Ahsan, M., Marbach, M., et al. (2015) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2015.01.032 · Cited by 98 · see citing works

Environmental impact assessment of solid waste management in Beijing City, China

Zhao, Y., Christensen, T. H., Lü, W., Wu, H., & Wang, H. (2010) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2010.11.007 · Cited by 97 · see citing works

Assessment of groundwater contamination by landfill leachate: A case in México

Reyes-López, J. A., Ramírez‐Hernández, J., Lázaro-Mancilla, O., Carreón-Diazconti, C., & Garrido, M. M.-L. (2008) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2008.03.024 · Cited by 97 · see citing works

Challenges in implementing the extended producer responsibility in an emerging economy: The end-of-life tire management in Colombia

Park, J., Díaz-Posada, N., & Mejía-Dugand, S. (2018) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.04.058 · Cited by 94 · see citing works

Serving the unserved: informal refuse collection in Mexico

Medina, M. (2005) · Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy · doi:10.1177/0734242x05057698 · Cited by 91 · see citing works

Hazardous waste management system design under population and environmental impact considerations

Yılmaz, Ö., Kara, B. Y., & Yetış, Ü. (2016) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2016.06.015 · Cited by 91 · see citing works

Analyzing the structure of barriers to municipal solid waste management policy planning in Maputo city, Mozambique

dos Muchangos, L. S., Tokai, A., & Hanashima, A. (2015) · Environmental Development · doi:10.1016/j.envdev.2015.07.002 · Cited by 90 · see citing works

The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2021 (UN, 2021)

Albu, D. (2021) · DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) · Cited by 85 · see citing works

Studies on potential emission of hazardous gases due to uncontrolled open-air burning of waste vehicle tyres and their possible impacts on the environment

Shakya, P. R., Shrestha, P., Tamrakar, C. S., et al. (2008) · Atmospheric Environment · doi:10.1016/j.atmosenv.2008.04.013 · Cited by 83 · see citing works

Uncontrolled burning of solid waste by households in Mexico is a significant contributor to climate change in the country

Reyna-Bensusan, N., Wilson, D. C., & Smith, S. R. (2018) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2018.01.042 · Cited by 83 · see citing works

Participatory Research Revealing the Work and Occupational Health Hazards of Cooperative Recyclers in Brazil

Gutberlet, J., Baeder, A. M., Pontuschka, N. N., Felipone, S., & Santos, T. D. (2013) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph10104607 · Cited by 82 · see citing works

An illicit economy: Scavenging and recycling of medical waste

Patwary, M. A., O’Hare, W. T., & Sarker, M. H. (2011) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2011.06.051 · Cited by 78 · see citing works

Solid health care waste management status at health care centers in the West Bank – Palestinian Territory

Al‐Khatib, I. A., & Sato, C. (2009) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2009.03.014 · Cited by 76 · see citing works

Management of waste electrical and electronic equipment in two EU countries: A comparison

Torretta, V., Ragazzi, M., Istrate, I. A., & Rada, E. C. (2012) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2012.07.029 · Cited by 75 · see citing works

Reverse logistics network design under extended producer responsibility: The case of out-of-use tires in the Gran Santiago city of Chile

Banguera, L., Sepúlveda, J. M., Ternero, R., Vargas, M., & Vásquez, Ó. C. (2018) · International Journal of Production Economics · doi:10.1016/j.ijpe.2018.09.006 · Cited by 75 · see citing works

The health risks of informal waste workers in the Kathmandu Valley: a cross-sectional survey

Black, M., Karki, J., Lee, A. C., et al. (2018) · Public Health · doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2018.09.026 · Cited by 75 · see citing works

How to improve recycling rate in developing big cities: An integrated approach for assessing municipal solid waste collection and treatment scenarios

Ferronato, N., Ragazzi, M., Portillo, M. A. G., et al. (2019) · Environmental Development · doi:10.1016/j.envdev.2019.01.002 · Cited by 73 · see citing works

Uncontrolled combustion of shredded tires in a landfill – Part 2: Population exposure, public health response, and an air quality index for urban fires

Singh, A. K., Spak, S. N., Stone, E. A., et al. (2015) · Atmospheric Environment · doi:10.1016/j.atmosenv.2015.01.002 · Cited by 69 · see citing works

Formalization of Informal Waste Pickers’ Cooperatives in Blantyre, Malawi: A Feasibility Assessment

Kasinja, C., & Tilley, E. (2018) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su10041149 · Cited by 69 · see citing works

Assessment of industrial solid waste management and resource recovery practices in Tanzania

Mbuligwe, S. E., & Kaseva, M. E. (2005) · Resources Conservation and Recycling · doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2005.11.002 · Cited by 67 · see citing works

Study of contaminant transport at an open-tipping waste disposal site

Ashraf, M. A., Yusoff, I., Yusof, M., et al. (2013) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-012-1423-x · Cited by 67 · see citing works

Assessment of groundwater contamination from a hazardous dump site in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, India

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