Solid Waste Management in Businesses

According to the Rapid Assessment of Perceptions survey conducted in late 2022, by Public Awareness and Capacity Building Program of the Greater Male ‘Environmental Improvement Project, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and guesthouses, operating in Male ’and Hulhumale had similar types of waste generated but in varying volumes. The top two waste generated by all businesses include, food waste and plastic bottles.

There were some differences in the type of waste generated in Garages, Ferries and Pharmacies. The most common type of waste generated by garages were food waste, plastic bottles, aluminium cans, and waste oil. The most common waste found in Public Ferries included, Drink packets and food waste, plastic bottles, tissues, and sea sickness bags (plastic bags). The Most common waste in pharmacies included plastic bottles, medical waste and cardboard boxes.