Welcome to
the WMU,

the Waste Management Unit
of Lusaka City Council


The Waste Management Unit (WMU) is a semi-autonomous, professional and multi-disciplinary team of experts responsible for waste management in the city of Lusaka. WMU was established by Council Resolution in November 2003.

New on this Website

At the Chunga disposal site construction of an engineered landfill has commenced. Details can be found in the Disposal section of this site.

Mission statement

To ensure delivery of efficient and cost-effective waste management services through strategic planning, mobilization of the private sector, communities and stakeholders and maximum use of own technical, human and financial resources.

Objectives and Functions of the WMU, {29kb}

Current Action Plan (Jan-Dec 2005),{104kb}

Action Plan Annex 1 {10kb}

Action Plan Annex 2 {11kb}

Action Plan Annex 3 {15kb}

Action Plan Annex 4 {18kb}

Action Plan Annex 5 {17kb}