INTRODUCTIONSSolid waste management is a major environmental problem and creates huge burdens, especially in megacities. The combination of population and economic growth corresponds to the increase in municipal solid waste (MSW). Many countries with rapidly growing economies also face serious challenges in maintaining and managing their ever-increasing waste. An alarming rate of solid waste production is observed simultaneously with urbanization, industrialization and economic development of countries. This report highlights the solid waste generation and waste management system in China. In China, the total quantities of MSW generated in 2002 were 136.5 million tonnes. These alarming figures of MSW generated in China lead to the importance of controlling solid waste pollution, which is an important aspect of environmental protection in China. In 2004, China overtook the United States of America to become the world's largest producer of waste. MSW produced in China increased by 9% per year between 1979 and 1995; by the current volume of MSW generated in China, it will double by 2030. (Dan Hoornweg et al., 2005). Waste production Most MSW is produced from the daily lives of local citizens, including paper, glass, tiles, wood and textiles. , dust from industries, food residues, etc. Municipal waste is collected and transported by local sanitation bureaus in China. The total quantity of MSW collected and transported in 2012 was 156.5 million tonnes. Between 2002 and 2012, the quantity of MSW collected and transported increased significantly. Since 2004, China has made environmental protection an important part of paper production......in a hygienic way. The Chinese government should introduce new avenues for residents to familiarize them with different techniques to minimize solid waste generation. The government should also impose an appropriate amount of charges on the waste generated by the industrial and residential sectors, which helps in maintaining financial balance towards the MSW........References: Academy of Research on Energy and Environmental Studies, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, People's Republic of China Published online: February 22, 2012. (NBSC, 2010): National Bureau of Statistics of China, 2010 Hoornweg, Dan, Lam, Philip and Chaudhry, Manisha. (2005). Waste management in China: issues and recommendations. Working documents on urban development: n°9. Washington, DC: The World Bank