A significant amount of solid waste is generated daily, with an upper estimate of 14,000 tonnes. This translates to approximately 98,000 tonnes in seven days and 420,000 tonnes in 30 days. Over the course of a year, the total could reach 5.1 million tonnes.
The waste is composed of various items, including food remnants, plastic bottles, and construction debris, generated by homes, markets, and other sources.
Further details about the waste management system and its operations are available, providing insight into how the waste is handled and where it ultimately goes.
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