This paper examines some of the developments in waste management that are taking place in Botswana
based on government documentation and other relevant work on the subject. It explores the main achievements the
country has made and highlights on some of the challenges of waste management in the country. Botswana has
experienced increased waste generation due to increased population that outweighs the country’s capacity to deal
with increased volumes of waste and the situation has been worsened by lack of adequate financial, technical,
technological, and human resources to deal with the problem. There have been a number of recent developments that
show that waste disposal is headed in the right direction and that there is the will to bring about a well regulated,
well operated waste management industry in Botswana. The current achievements could serve as a model of what
can be achieved by a developing country that sets out to improve the quality of life of its citizens by controlling and
adequately disposing of its waste. It is suggested that environmental education be prioritized, national database on
the volumes of wastes generated in the country be built and environmental legislation be strengthened.