The World's 10 Most Wasteful Cities

Waste360 Staff, Staff

May 15, 2015

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What world cities contribute the most solid waste to the planet? A study examined 27 megacities and compared their municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal, as well as energy use and water use. The world cities that generate the most MSW, according to the report published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, are detailed in this gallery.

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