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In many cities of the developing countries, the informal sector plays an important role in managingmunicipal solid waste. The informal recovery of recyclables from the solid waste system reducesoverall solid waste management costs for municipalities. Millions of Euros are saved annually in theprocess. Apart from this, informal sector waste management activities also helps municipalitiesachieve recycling objectives and reduce use of precious landfill space.
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- English
Area of intervention
- Management
- Informal Sector