Aims & Scope

Waste Management and Recycling Technology is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality, original research and review articles in the fields of waste management, sustainable materials processing, and resource recovery. The journal’s primary objective is to disseminate innovative technologies, scientific advancements, and policy frameworks that support efficient and environmentally sound waste treatment and recycling systems. It is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.

The journal provides a global forum for researchers, engineers, scientists, environmental professionals, and policymakers to share new insights and practical solutions that contribute to the transition toward a circular economy and sustainable development.

Scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

  • Technologies for the treatment, valorization, and disposal of municipal, industrial, hazardous, and electronic waste;
  • Recycling methods and technologies for plastics, metals, glass, paper, organics, and construction materials;
  • Circular economy practices, zero-waste strategies, and material recovery innovations;
  • Biological, chemical, thermal, and mechanical waste conversion techniques, including waste-to-energy and biorefinery systems;
  • Development of sustainable and recyclable materials;
  • Life cycle assessment (LCA), techno-economic analysis, and environmental impact studies;
  • Digital technologies and AI applications in waste sorting, logistics, and system optimization;
  • Policy analysis, regulatory frameworks, and socio-economic dimensions of waste management;
  • Case studies on integrated waste management systems and urban sustainability;

The journal welcomes original research articles, critical reviews, case reports, and technical notes. Submissions should offer significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge and practice in waste management and recycling, with a focus on environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, and innovation.