USAID CCBO Solid Waste Management Planning Guide

The guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for local governments to develop integrated solid waste management plans that address the global crisis of ocean plastic pollution. The document outlines the purpose and benefits of an integrated solid waste management plan, the planning process, and key considerations such as circular economy principles, gender equality, and informal waste sector integration. It also provides a detailed outline of the planning process, including identifying stakeholders, conducting baseline analyses, reviewing regulatory requirements, establishing goals, and conducting economic analyses. The guidelines are intended to support local governments in developing effective solid waste management plans that reduce ocean plastic pollution and improve public health and environmental outcomes.