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Public-private partnerships for solid waste management services.

M Massoud¹, M El-Fadel

¹Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, American University of Beirut, PO Box 11-0236, Bliss Street, Beirut, Lebanon.

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|October 11, 2002

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Municipal solid waste (MSW) management costs are rising. This study explores private sector involvement in Lebanon

Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Public Policy
Urban Planning

Background:

Rising costs of municipal solid waste (MSW) management necessitate exploring alternative service delivery models.
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) show potential for improving MSW management efficiency, with private enterprises often outperforming public ones.
Lebanon is transitioning towards privately contracted waste management services, highlighting the need for a regulated private market.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the implementation and outcomes of private sector participation in MSW management in the Greater Beirut Area.
To assess public perception regarding solid waste management services in the region.
To analyze various models of private sector involvement and outline effective management strategies.

Main Methods:

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Field survey to gather public perception data on solid waste management.
Analysis of existing literature and case studies on private sector involvement in MSW.
Comparative assessment of public versus private management approaches.

Main Results:

Public perception data on current waste management services in Greater Beirut.
Identification of key challenges and benefits associated with private sector participation.
Evaluation of different management approaches for private waste management services.

Conclusions:

Private sector involvement can offer viable solutions for improving MSW management efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
A well-regulated private market is crucial for successful implementation of private waste management services.
Understanding public perception is vital for the acceptance and success of new waste management strategies.