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Collection Methodology for Key Performance Indicators for Smart Sustainable Cities

Dimension Environment
Sub-Dimension Environment
Category Waste
KPI Name Solid Waste Treatment
KPI No. EN: EN: WA: 1C Type: Core Type: Sustainable

Definition / The percentage of solid waste dealt with in the following ways should be reported
Description on:
a) disposed to sanitary landfills;
b) burnt in an open area;
c) incinerated;
d) disposed to an open dump;
e) recycled; and
f) other (with regard to total amount of solid waste produced).

Rationale / Many cities generate more solid waste than can be readily disposed and the use of
Interpretation / open pits to burn waste is more common in cities in developing countries or
Benchmarking countries with economies in transition, which can lead to adverse effects on the
environment and health.
The following treatment categories can be prioritized:
▪ Disposal to sanitary landfill is preferable to burning in open areas or disposal in
open dumps;
▪ Solid waste recycling in a regulated facility is preferable to burning and dumping;
and
▪ Solid waste incineration and energy production is preferable to dumping and
burning in open areas.
An improving trend and higher values are considered positive.
Methodology Calculate as:
Numerator: Total amount of solid waste that is (disposed to
landfills/incinerated/burnt in an open area/disposed in an open
dump/other/recycled) (tonnes).
Denominator: Total amount of solid waste produced (tonnes).
Multiply by 100

Unit Percentage
Data Sources / Data can be collected from municipalities, municipal contractors or private
Relevant contractors responsible for solid waste collection and disposal.
Databases
SDG Reference(s) SDG indicator 11.6.1: Percentage of urban solid waste regularly collected and with
adequate final discharge with regard to the total waste generated by the city.

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