Writer: Abdo Nassar, Raji Maasri, Sabine El Khazen, Pamela Ilyas
This report presents the findings of a two-phase study on working conditions in municipal solid waste (MSW) management in Lebanon, with a focus on the areas of Hasbaya, Chebaa, and Rachaya El Foukhar in South-Lebanon.
This report compiles the findings of both phases that form part of the Waste or Resource consortium project aimed at reducing the environmental and health impacts of MSW while promoting sustainable waste management and decent job creation.
The study calls for immediate measures to enforce the existing regulations as a start and to formalize employment, enhance wages and working conditions, and provide training and safety equipment, as well as ensure strategic investments for waste management infrastructure is conducted alongside active community engagement.
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