In this situation, the composition of disposed waste is not the same as that of generated waste. The decreasing proportion of metal, plastic, paper and cartons might be the impact of this practice. Again, change in living standard affects directly on the waste composition. For example, decline in the use of solid fuel may lead to decrease in ash content. The population size of locality is also an important factor that influences the solid waste generation and its composition.
Smaller localities have more organic proportions in their waste.
In Nepal, urban refers to the municipal area that has been declared by His Majesty's Government. In declaring the municipal areas, more attention will given to political consideration and the size of population. Commercial and industrial development, occupational structure and the level of standard of living of residing people in the localities are seem to be given less priorities. However these lesser priorities are the major influencing factors in the composition of solid waste generation. The process of industrialization is slow in the country.