As displacement continues to rise across Lebanon, pressure is building on systems that were already struggling especially waste management.
With more than one million displaced people and thousands living in collective shelters, daily waste generation is increasing in areas that lack the capacity to manage it. In a country producing thousands of tons of waste each day, the challenge is no longer just about volume, but about how this waste is handled.
Featuring insights from the ground, this episode explores how the current crisis is amplifying existing gaps in waste management, pushing municipalities beyond their limits, and creating serious environmental and public health risks.
From open dumping to uncontrolled burning, the consequences extend beyond what is visible affecting air quality, water safety, and community well-being.
At a time of rising pressure, the episode highlights why supporting the waste sector is not a secondary concern, but a critical part of the overall response.
