In general, the management of solid waste has not achieved a satisfactory standard within the Wider Caribbean region. This is due to the inadequate collection of data on solid waste issues and public health concerns. Cities and populations have been growing, solid waste management, however, has not kept pace with this growth, resulting in decreased efficiency of public services.
The underlying causes of inadequate control and management of solid waste are outlined below
The consequences of inadequate control and management of solid waste are outlined below.
lack of planning and programmes
insufficiency of qualified personnel
physical resources insufficiently utilized