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The global population was about 6 billion in 2000, and is expected to increase by 50% in the next half-century, to reach 9 billion in 2050. To meet the needs and wants of people seeking comfortable and convenient lifestyles, countless products and goods will be supplied through distribution infrastructure. As the global economy expands, people buy more products; thus, the amount of products produced and consumed increase. During those processes, solid waste is generated, and ultimately collected by the municipalities and private waste management industry for recycling or disposal. Society generates more waste as it becomes increasingly affluent. About one fourth of worldwide solid waste is generated in Asian region now but it is expected to be about one third in 2050. The key SWM issues in Asia and Pacific Region may be pointed out as follows:(i) increase in the amount of municipal solid waste associated …