Ecological and economic justification of the efficiency of solid waste management in territorial communities

The problem of effective municipal solid waste (MSW) management is becoming increasingly relevant due to the growing negative impact on the environment and the need to integrate environmental approaches into the strategies of local communities. The purpose of the study was to determine the impact of the waste management system on the preservation of ecosystems and to study the economic indicators associated with the implementation of sorting and recycling systems. The paper examined the effectiveness of solid waste management in the territorial communities of Lviv Oblast: Zabolottsivska, Davydivska, Trostianetska, and in particular, the environmental and economic effects of waste sorting and recycling. The study was based on an analysis of statistical data on the amount of solid waste per person, the average number of people in households, waste morphology, and indicators of the environmental and economic impact of recycling. The study found that by introducing effective sorting systems in communities, it is possible to reduce waste by 25-30%, reduce the negative impact on ecosystems and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The analysis showed that educational programmes for the population and access to the necessary recycling technologies play a significant role in the effectiveness of these processes. The study also identified the need to increase the level of citizen engagement in sorting and recycling programmes, in particular through improved infrastructure and more accessible waste collection points. The conclusions highlight that improving the efficiency of solid waste management requires a comprehensive approach that includes technological innovations, public education programmes and scientific evidence for environmental strategies. The results may be useful for the development of waste management strategies in other regions with similar conditions