Characterization, generation, and management of household solid waste in Tulsipur, Nepal

► Tulsipur, Nepal generates 330.4 g capita−1 day−1 of household solid waste. ► Almost half of household solid waste is organic and recyclables are increasing. ► Tulsipur collects less than half of household solid waste that it generates. ► Routine disposal of waste in surface water sources is a common practice. ► Tulsipur needs to promote resource recovery or recycling utilizing local techniques.