Daily Generation
21,012 t
2025 Projection
↑ 8.2% from 2024
Recycling Rate
12%
National Average
Target: 25% by 2030
Organic Fraction
54%
National Avg.
Compost potential: 2.1M tons
Urban Per Capita
0.91 kg
Mandalay Region
vs ASEAN avg: 1.2kg
National View
Regional Comparison
ASEAN Context
Waste Generation Trajectory (2018–2025)
2018
12,722 t
12,722 t
2021
16,275 t
16,275 t
2023
18,643 t
18,643 t
2025
21,012 t
21,012 t
The Surge in Output
Daily waste output has nearly doubled since 2018. This growth reflects the compounding effect of urban population growth and a fundamental shift in "waste intensity" of daily life.
7.67M Tonnes
Annual National Total (2025)
+65%
Growth since 2018
🏙️ Regional Waste Generation (2025)
| Region | Daily (tons) | Per Capita (kg) | Recycling Rate | Organic % | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangon | 4,850 | 0.85 | 8% | 52% | ↑ |
| Mandalay | 2,890 | 0.91 | 5% | 58% | ↑ |
| Nay Pyi Taw | 1,250 | 0.72 | 12% | 48% | → |
| Ayeyarwady | 1,890 | 0.54 | 3% | 62% | ↓ |
The Fukuoka Method (Yangon)
Implemented at the Htein Bin site, this semi-aerobic design utilizes perforated ventilation pipes to accelerate decomposition.
Zero fire outbreaks since April 2025 rehabilitation.
Protects health of 150,000+ local residents.
Methane reduction: 65% compared to traditional landfills.
850
tons/day processed
₿150K
carbon credits
Semi-Aerobic System
Methane reduction through natural air circulation.
Active since 2024
ASEAN Benchmarking: MSW & Recycling (2025)
Policy Roadmap & Directives
2024 Milestones
- EV Waste Battery Notification (Oct)
- Expanded HCFC Import Ban
- Plastic Bag Ban (5 cities)
✓ Completed
2025 Targets
- Transboundary Waste Directive (Oct)
- 85% Sound Waste Collection Goal
- E-Waste Recycling Framework
🔄 In Progress
2026 & Beyond
- Paraquat Pesticide Ban (Apr 2026)
- 60% Food Waste Diversion (2030)
- Zero Waste Cities Program
📅 Planned
2024
2025
2026
2027+
Material Composition Analysis
Waste Streams
Organic (Food/Green)
54.0%
Plastics
16.0%
Paper & Cardboard
8.0%
Metals & Glass
8.0%
Other (Textiles/Inert)
14.0%
Recyclable
32%
Compostable
54%
Residual
14%
🗑️ Waste Sorting Challenge
Click on a bin to select it, then click on waste items to sort them correctly!
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Score
0
Sorted
10
Remaining
ORGANIC
Food scraps • Garden waste • Leaves
54%
2
PLASTIC
Bottles • Bags • Containers
16%
2
PAPER
Cardboard • Newspapers • Magazines
8%
2
OTHER
Electronics • Textiles • Batteries
14%
2
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🧠 Waste Management Quiz
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