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MEDINA, Martin. Globalization, development, and municipal solid waste management in third world cities.Tijuana, Mexico: El Colegio de la Forntera Norte     Municipal solid waste management constitutes a serious problem in many Third world cities. Most cities do not collect the totality of wastes generated. The insufficient collection and inappropriate disposal of solid wastes represent a source of water, land and air pollution, and pose risks to human health and the environment. Over the next several decades, globalization, rapid urbanization and economic growth in the developing world tend to further deteriorate this situation...   