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Waste

Category KPI Result Performance to Benchmark SDG

Solid Waste: Landfill 86.21 %

Solid Waste: Burnt 0.00 %

Solid Waste: Incinerated 0.00 %

Solid Waste: Open 0.00 %
Dump

Solid Waste: Recycled 13.79 %

Solid Waste: Other 0.00 %

All cities are recommended to prioritize, over all other forms of disposal, solid waste recycling in a
regulated facility or solid waste incineration that leads to energy production. It is recommended that
Bizerte develops its recycling capability and culture further, which should be a key focus of its future
sustainability strategy.

Optimizing waste recycling: As part of this recommendation, other steps that cities or regions such
as Bizerte can take to increase their recycling rates include the following best practices:

• Enhance (for non-recyclers) and reinforce (for recyclers) public communication and outreach in order to
increase overall public participation in recycling.
• Evaluate the recycling markets and pricing levels for materials.
• Evaluate haulier contract(s).
• Modify collection techniques in order to enhance programme efficiency and diversity as part of a strategic
plan.
• Legislate and fund smart recycling.
As increasing generation of e-waste is also a burgeoning issue, ITU-T L.1032: ‘Guidelines and certification
schemes for e-waste recyclers’, along with ITU-T L Suppl. 4: ‘Guidelines for developing a sustainable
e-waste management system’, can be helpful towards cities’ efforts to monitor and manage the issue.

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