 The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant changes in lifestyles, including increased production of municipal solid waste. In particular, single-use plastics and personal protective equipment, PPE, have become more prevalent due to the pandemic, leading to increased waste management challenges. Developed countries have been able to cope with this issue better than developing and low-middle income countries due to their existing infrastructures. However, there is still a need to make adjustments to waste management systems and provide public education to reduce the negative impacts of the pandemic on developing countries.