About MSW Management Journal

A peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to advancing research in municipal solid waste management and sustainable urban systems.

Mission & Scope

MSW Management Journal is a leading international peer-reviewed publication dedicated to publishing original research, reviews, and case studies across all dimensions of municipal solid waste management, circular economy, and sustainable resource use.

Founded in 2012, the journal serves as a bridge between academic research and practical waste management solutions, reaching readers in over 68 countries.

Topics We Cover

Solid Waste Collection & Transport
Recycling & Material Recovery
Circular Economy Strategies
Waste-to-Energy Technologies
Landfill Engineering & Closure
Hazardous Waste Management
Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
Policy & Extended Producer Responsibility
Informal Recycling Sector
Smart Waste Management
Life Cycle Assessment
Biowaste & Composting

Journal Metrics

Impact Factor (2024) 4.82
CiteScore 6.1
h-index 42
Published Articles 2,400+
Countries Represented 68
Average Review Time 21 days
Acceptance Rate ~22%

Indexing & Abstracting

Web of Science (SCIE)
Scopus
PubMed
Google Scholar
DOAJ
Crossref