Title of the task

Conducting a waste audit, baseline survey and register waste workers.

Specifics of the task

EEL’s study team assessed how Cox’s Bazar, including the Rohingya camps, manages solid waste, particularly plastic. Our main purpose was to examine waste disposal habits, current management systems, and the challenges faced by residents and tourists in these areas. The goal of this assignment was to develop a more efficient waste collection and recycling plan for a cleaner Cox’s Bazar and the Rohingya camp. We deployed a team of collaborative surveyors who were properly trained to gather accurate information from stakeholders and residents, enabling better data analysis and prediction.

Study Area

Cox’s Bazar Sadar (Ward 1, 4, 10, 12) & Rohingya Camps (1E, 1W, 3)

Programme

Urban Development Programme, BRAC

Project

Towards a comprehensive and human-centered plastic waste management approach in the Cox’s Bazar and Affected Regions by Myanmar Refugee Influx – PLEASE Project

Funded by

UNOPS

Duration of the task

2 months (February 2024-March 2024)

Project Status

The project was completed and the final report was submitted.

Key Field Activities

• Waste Generation Mapping: Conducted a digital survey to assess waste generation patterns using GIS mapping.
• KAP Assessment: Evaluated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of different socio-economic groups regarding waste management.
• Stakeholder Mapping: Identified and analyzed key stakeholders involved in the waste management process.
• Waste Collector Assessment: Assessed the knowledge, capacity, and well-being of waste collectors and recyclers.
• Waste Management Services: Evaluated the availability and accessibility of waste management services in Cox’s Bazar and Rohingya camps.
• Recycling Rates: Calculated the percentage of waste recycled from the total generated and collected waste at both the city and Rohingya refugee camp levels.
• Recycler Evaluation: Assessed the business status and operations of plastic waste recyclers in the city and Rohingya refugee camp areas.

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