1. Solutions A centralized and undiversified approach- Every neighbourhood is treated in the same manner, as such the differences between them are not observed. Therefore the same SWM strategies are applied throughout all the neighbourhoods. Bureaucratic planning- this involves the use of government to plan the SWM strategies. This solution excludes the views of the locales. Source: Medina (2002)

2. Solutions Formalizing SWM- this solution to solid waste management focuses on the formal sector only. No attention is given to informal sector activities. Capital intensive measures- involves the use of advanced technology and equipment. Source: Medina (2002).

3. Solutions The solutions given earlier have been applied by both developed and developing nations. These solutions are however more suitable for developed nations, given the scale of economies of the Caribbean, and the resources that they have. Therefore the Caribbean should utilise different solutions or methods. Diversification of SWM strategies- Caribbean should opt to de-centralize their SWM methods and make them more specific to the issues of waste present in their country. Low cost labour intensive measures- The Caribbean consist of a vast number of individuals living below the poverty line. If these countries offer these individuals are offered jobs in this sector two issues would be reduced simultaneously

4. Solutions CONT’D Offering refuse collection to squatters- The Caribbean has a vast number of squatter settlements that are growing at a frightening rate. Therefore, these nations have to employ meaures where in the waste that is generated by these communities is collected. China- fastest growing country in the world and and such its issue with waste has been growing simultaneously Jamaica- solid waste management in Jamaica has always involved the use of garbage trucks, burning of garbage, burying and gullying.

5. China has to implemented a new form of technology to tackle their waste. A circulating fluidised bed- this technology is adapted to the type of waste produced by the country (Themelis 2013). China also sends 17% of its waste to a wte facility, while the remainder is landfilled (Themelis 2013)

6. Recommendation Educate the public about sustainable waste management practises. Train relevant individuals to effective manage solid waste. Ensure the individuals governing environmental agencies or sectors possess the relevant qualification.