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8 December 2025<\/p>\n
SITUATIONAL REPORT <\/strong><\/p>\n December 2025 <\/strong><\/p>\n War-induced Impacts on the Waste Management Sector<\/strong><\/p>\n Following the ceasefire in Gaza, essential services remain deeply compromised, with solid waste \u200emanagement (SWM) among the most affected. Although UNDP and partners under the SWM Task \u200eForce have made meaningful progress, the overall system remains under extreme pressure. The \u200enumber of temporary dumpsites has decreased from 141 to 56, as a part of efforts undertaken \u200ethroughout 2024 – 2025 to remove smaller dumping sites as part of the winterization plan. \u200e Key Achievements:<\/strong><\/p>\n Since the beginning of the war in October 2023 up to the end of November 2025, approximately 900,000 tons of waste have been generated and dumped in temporary dumping sites. UNDP\/PAPP has enabled the collection of approximately 480,000 tons of solid waste across the Gaza Strip, benefiting around 1.4 million people. These operations are implemented in coordination with local partners and the WASH Cluster.<\/p>\n Immediate needs in Gaza:<\/strong><\/p>\n The scale of needs remains critical. UNDP and its partners urgently require access to major landfills, a stable fuel supply and supply of machinery and materials, and dedicated funding to sustain and expand operations. <\/em><\/p>\n Both Johr El-Deek and Al-Fukhari (Sofa) landfills remain inaccessible, resulting in the continued using of the temporary dumping sites; many of which are now saturated or situated in densely populated areas. In parallel, access to essential machinery and materials remains severely constrained. The entry of waste collection trucks, medical waste collection and treatment machinery and tools is still suspended, along with other critical supplies such as spare parts for waste collection points and waste containers.<\/p>\n As co-lead of the SWM Task Force, UNDP continues to coordinate and implement critical interventions. However, expanded support remains urgently needed to mitigate escalating environmental and public health risks.<\/p>\n Since the ceasefire began in October 2025, Gaza Strip is generating an estimated 3,300\u20133,850 m\u00b3\/day of solid waste. Approximately 10 WASH Cluster partners are currently collecting up to 2,500 m\u00b3\/day (1,100 m\u00b3\/day in the North and 1,400 m\u00b3\/day in the South), compared to an average of 1,300 m\u00b3\/day in September 2025.<\/p>\n To prevent a looming public health crisis, UNDP is appealing for an additional US$41 million to scale up solid waste management interventions across Gaza as part of its intermediate \u2013 medium term interventions plan for 2024\u20132026. Closing the remaining funding gap is essential to restore basic services, reduce environmental and health risks, and protect the well-being of displaced and host communities.<\/p>\n In addition, an 8-month operational plan was developed for implementation during the ceasefire period starting in October 2025, with a total budget of US$10 million; however, only US$1.1 million has been secured to date.<\/p>\n UNDP\/PAPP\u2019s Solid Waste Management proposal builds on UNDP\u2019s capability to assess, coordinate, scale-up and operationalize the waste management system in Gaza and address basic human needs through four pillars: The scale of needs remains critical. UNDP and its partners urgently require access to major landfills, a stable fuel supply and supply of machinery and materials, and dedicated funding to sustain and expand operations.<\/p>\n Proper Waste Collection:<\/strong><\/p>\n Rebuild the fleet of required waste collection vehicles, including spare parts, fuel supply, and the delivery of waste containers, cleaning tools and PPE for waste collection workers.<\/p>\n Controlled Disposal Sites:<\/strong><\/p>\n Operate the dumping sites utilising rented equipment available, provide landfill machinery, rehabilitate temporary dumping sites, deliver compacting machines for baling tin cans, ensure the supply of fuel and pesticides.<\/p>\n Medical Waste Treatment:<\/strong><\/p>\n Rehabilitate the medical waste treatment facility in South of Gaza and construct an additional medical waste treatment facility in North Gaza, provide 4 medical waste collection vehicles, deliver 2 medical waste disinfection microwaves, build 2 medical waste treatment incinerators, provide hospital autoclaves, laundries and dryer machines, cleaning materials, PPE and training for medical waste treatment workers.<\/p>\n Institutional Capacity of Service Providers:<\/strong><\/p>\n Strengthen the capacity of institutions managing waste facilities, build the IT, HR and other critical systems, as well as increase public awareness on hazards and prevention<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 8 December 2025 SITUATIONAL REPORT December 2025 War-induced Impacts on the Waste Management Sector Following the ceasefire in Gaza, essential services remain deeply compromised, with solid waste \u200emanagement (SWM) among the most affected. 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\nHowever, only 10 to 12 of these temporary dumping sites are accessible and operational, and \u200eGaza\u2019s two main sanitary landfills remain inaccessible. The environmental and public health risks \u200eremain critical. As winter approaches, the situation presents new challenges. Rainfall and \u200eflooding may spread accumulated waste into surrounding communities and contaminate water \u200esources. Blocked drainage systems and uncollected waste increase the risk of waterborne \u200ediseases and hinder access to shelters. Without sustained waste collection and safe disposal, \u200epublic health risks are expected to escalate throughout the winter season.\u200e<\/p>\n