In the Karnataka state there is a rapid pace of increasing population, economic growth, urbanization and industrialization is coupled with accelerated solid waste generation. Waste generation has been a part and parcel of the development activities of mankind. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is an example of socioeconomic activities that entails with solid waste generation. Management of municipal solid waste is a national problem and is faced in all the cities of India. As a result, wastes are either scattered in urban centers or disposed of in an unplanned manner in low lying areas or open dumps, or burned by the residents in their backyards. Insufficient collection and inadequate have made the situation exasperating due to which several environmental and health related problems are increasing. Keeping in mind of the present situation, the current review examines the opportunities and improvements that could be brought about in MSW management (MSWM) system in the state.

Keywords: MSW, MSWM, Urbanization, Recent Scenario, Karnataka State.