El-Maghazi Dumpsite Rehabilitation Project

El-Maghazi temporary dumpsite in the Middle Area Governorate of Gaza has become a critical facility after October 2023, following the war and the inaccessibility of official landfills within the Access Restricted Areas (ARA). The site currently receives 45–60 m³ of mixed waste daily under unsafe conditions.

Objectives & Scope
The project, led by UNDP in partnership with JSC-KRM and the El-Maghazi Municipality, aims to reshape the waste body, improve site stability, introduce stormwater and leachate management, and ensure safe temporary operations until permanent solutions are available.

Key Outputs

  • Engineered reshaping of existing waste with safe slopes.

  • Controlled ramp access, fencing, and daily compaction.

  • A functional drainage channel with screening.

  • Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).

Expected Impact
Improved safety, reduced pollution, and increased capacity (up to 23,500 m³), ensuring continuity of waste services and community protection under emergency conditions.