Training on Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM)

Rapid urbanization, population growth and changing consumption patterns have significantly increased the volume and diversity of municipal solid waste (MSW) across Bangladesh. While the effective management of MSW is crucial for protection of public health and environment, challenges are emerging due to the growing complexity of waste streams including plastics, e-waste, medical and hazardous waste. Addressing these challenges requires a holistic and sustainable approach to waste management that goes beyond basic collection and disposal. This training on Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) aims to enhance the knowledge and technical capacity of participants by exploring key aspects of MSWM, including policy, planning, technology, stakeholder engagement and resource-efficient practices.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the current scenario, challenges and emerging trends of MSWM
• Strengthen technical knowledge on innovative solutions for planning and management of MSW
• Learn to apply circular economy principles across the MSWM value chain.
• Develop strategies for behavior change and community engagement to promote environmentally safe and inclusive waste management.

• Introduction & Context: Global, national and local perspectives on MSWM.
• Waste Handling & Disposal: Waste characterization, efficient collection, transport, disposal and resource recovery strategies.
• Specialized Waste Management: Planning and management of bio-degradable, plastics, hazardous, medical and e-waste.
• Socio-economic dynamics: Integration of informal sectors, stakeholder engagement, community awareness and sustainable financing mechanisms.
• Strategic Planning & Sustainability: Linkage of MSWM with climate change, circular economy, SDGs and strategic planning for integrated waste management.

• Government officials from relevant departments (DPHE, LGED, DoE, etc.)
• City level Officials engaged in MSWM
• Urban Planners, Engineers, Environmental Professionals, Donor Agency and I/NGO practitioners
• Academia, researchers and consultants working in the urban waste sector
• Private sector and utility service providers involved in MSWM

• Basic knowledge of municipal solid waste management
• Interest in sustainable solid waste management practices and urban environmental solutions

• Expert-led sessions with practical insights
• Real-world lessons from experienced practitioners
• Hands-on exercises for city-specific SWM planning
• Field-based practical demonstrations
• Opportunity to network and exchange knowledge with peers

• Duration: 3 Days (In-person)
• Language: Bangla & English (Bilingual delivery)
• Materials: Participants will be provided with lesson handouts
• Certificate: Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion

• Prof. Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman, Dept. of Civil Engineering, & Director, CSIRS-UIU (Former Professor & Head, Dept. of Civil Engineering, BUET)
• Prof. Dr. Rowshan Mamtaz, Director, ITN-BUET
• Iftekhar Enayetullah, Co-Founder and Director Waste Concern
• Dr. Tariq Bin Yousuf, Former Additional Chief Engineer, DNCC
• Dr. Abdullah Al Mamun, Deputy director & National Project Director, DoE
• Dr. Rumana Afrin, Associate Professor, Civil Engineering & Associate Director, CSIRS-UIU