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The Tuvalu Waste Analysis Report provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of waste generation, composition and management across the country. It serves as a foundational document to guide policy formulation, infrastructure development, and stakeholder coordination toward a more efficient, inclusive and sustainable waste management system. Data and information captured i this report is guided by the overarching Regional Waste Collection, Monitoring and Reporting Framework (DCMR)

Tuvalu’s waste management system is guided by the Tuvalu Integrated Waste Policy and Action Plan (2017–2026), which aims to create cleaner and healthier islands by focusing on prevention, minimization, reuse, recycling, recovery, and safe disposal of waste.

PacWastePlus assisted the States of Chuuk and Yap to implement organic waste diversion through Island based systems, and local community facilities. This short video provides a summary of the project activities.

PacWastePlus has assisted Tuvalu to understand the legacy asbestos management issues and recycling to all outer islands. This short video provides a summary of project activities.

Short video on what types of waste are ending up in the Funafuti Landfill and why it matters. The video emphasises the importance of sorting waste, reducing what we send to landfill, and finding better alternatives through recycling and composting. Ideal for schools, community groups, and public campaigns, this video encourages everyone to rethink their waste and take action.

Tuvalu’s Outer Islands have not received significant support for waste management, and do not: • Have facilities to participate in the Waste Levy (implemented in Funafuti 2019) so all items are disposed to the environment or dumps. • Have understanding of the presence of Asbestos and impact on human health

Landfill space is limited and recent waste audit confirmed that 20% of waste disposed to landfill is organic material.