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Journal
Journal of Environmental Systems
ISSN
0047-2433 (print) 1541-3802 (electronic)
Volume
23
Issue
3
Date
1/1/1994

Article Facts

Title
Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices in Saudi Arabia
DOI
10.2190/V5J4-351M-YPH1-TMMV
Author
Abdulaziz S. Alidi
Pages
271-279
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices in Saudi Arabia

Abdulaziz S. Alidi

DOI: 10.2190/V5J4-351M-YPH1-TMMV

Abstract

There is much concern about the problems caused by improper handling and disposal of solid wastes in Saudi Arabia. This article assesses current practices and policies for managing municipal solid wastes in Saudi Arabia. A detailed description and analysis of the municipal solid waste management systems of the two major cities in the Kingdom, Riyadh and Jeddah, is presented.

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