Jdeideh controlled Sanitary Landfill
33°54'09.1"N 35°33'28.0"E
Operating beyond capacity
Hbaline/Jbeil Sanitary Landfill
34° 9'16.75"N, 35°40'37.73"E
Governorate Service Zone 5 includes the districts of Kesrouane and Jbeil, where waste collection is largely managed through private contractors under public oversight.
In Kesrouane, services are centrally coordinated by the Council for Development and Reconstruction and implemented by the private company RAMCO. Waste is collected from communal bins and transported to the Jdeideh sanitary landfill. In Jbeil, the Union of Municipalities oversees operations carried out by BATCO, and waste is transported to the Hbaline sanitary landfill. In both districts, waste is primarily collected as mixed waste through communal bins, with little to no source separation. Collection coverage is generally high and bin capacity is sufficient; however, the lack of sorting and recovery systems means that most waste is disposed of without prior treatment.
While Hbaline sanitary landfill still has sufficient operating capacity for the foreseeable future, Jdeideh sanitary landfill is operating beyond its planned capacity, creating an urgent need for alternative disposal solutions.
*Collected waste is higher than generated waste because the two figures are based on different methods. The generated waste estimate is based on a sample (7-day WaCT campaign) and extrapolated using per-capita generation rates and population assumptions, while the collected waste figure is obtained from weighbridge records or measured at disposal sites. Seasonal variations, underrepresentation of certain households, or short sampling duration may contribute to underestimation in the generated waste figures.
*Due to challenges in accessing data, a proxy value of 30% was applied to account for waste generated by non-household sources, including markets, commercial establishments, private and public sector facilities, educational institutions, hospitals, and hotels.
During June, July and August 2025, our partner Libanconsult AGM carried out a detailed waste assessment together with UN-Habitat Lebanon. Before starting the fieldwork, the team met with local authorities and community stakeholders to explain the process, align expectations, and ensure smooth coordination. Local staff also received hands-on training to support the data collection.
This assessment used three internationally recognised tools that help cities understand how much waste they generate, how it is handled, and where problems—such as plastic leakage—may occur. Together, these tools give a clear and up-to-date picture of the municipal solid waste system.
WaCT is a step-by-step method that helps cities measure how much of their municipal waste is safely collected and managed. It supports global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11.6.1 and provides insights on food waste and resource recovery. Using WaCT, the team measured waste quantities, composition, and how waste moves through the system—from households to final disposal or recycling.
A sample of 33 households was selected across three representative sampling zones within SZ2. The selection process was guided by WaCT and refined through a socio-economic analysis conducted in coordination with local authorities.
The WFD maps what happens to waste after it is generated, with a special focus on plastics. It shows how waste flows through the system, where materials are recovered or reused, and where leakage into the environment occurs. This helps identify hotspots that require action.
WABIs offer a standardized way to evaluate how well the waste system is performing. The indicators cover both the physical aspects (collection, treatment, recycling) and the governance aspects (financial sustainability, inclusion of informal workers, and policy frameworks). These indicators help compare performance across areas and highlight key strengths and gaps.
