How effective are waste-to-energy policies in developing countries, particularly in the face of limited infrastructure and low levels of community participation?
Lal Mervin Dharmasiri
In Sri Lanka, we have only one waste to energy plant which was established recently in Colombo. The waste-to-energy (WTE) policies in Sri Lanka have shown mixed effectiveness. While they offer potential solutions to waste management challenges and energy needs, implementation faces significant obstacles.
In Sri Lanka specifically, WTE initiatives have struggled with:
- Insufficient waste separation and collection infrastructure
- High moisture content in municipal waste, reducing incineration efficiency
- Financial constraints limiting technology adoption and maintenance
- Governance challenges and policy inconsistency
- Technical capacity gaps in operation and maintenance
If you are interesting to read, you may refer my article "Waste Management in Sri Lanka: Challenges and Opportunities, May 2020 on Sri Lanka Journal of Social Sciences 09(01):72-85. DOI: 10.4038/sljass.v9i1.7149
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