The objective of the Project is to improve solid waste disposal services for the communities and businesses of Palestinian municipalities and joint services councils in the Bethlehem and Hebron governorates through provision of an efficient socially acceptable and environmentally friendly mechanism, including (i) strengthening the joint services council administrative and technical capabilities for a cost-effective management of waste disposal services; (ii) improving the waste disposal services through provision of a sanitary landfill facility and related infrastructure; and (iii) carrying out a public awareness campaign for promoting waste minimization, resource recovery and cost recovery for financial viability.