Key Players (Solid Waste Management)

 

In Mauritius, the management of solid waste involves a variety of stakeholders across government, private sector, non-profit organizations, and community groups.  These stakeholders work collaboratively to tackle challenges in solid waste management in Mauritius, striving to enhance efficiency, promote recycling, and reduce environmental impacts associated with waste disposal. The main government institutions responsible for solid waste management are as follows:

  1. Solid Waste Management Division of the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change - Responsible for formulating policies, regulations, and overseeing solid waste management practices.
  2. Ministry of Local Government - provides policy guidance and sets the legal framework for the enforcement of municipal waste conveyance
  3. The Local Authorities, including Municipal and District Councils - Handle the collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste in their respective jurisdictions.