Waste management is a serious concern for all emerging developing countries like Bangladesh.  With the rapid economic growth and urban development, waste disposal has emerged a major environmental issues in the urban areas of Bangladesh.  Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (3R) of waste is an accepted approach to manage waste in an environment friendly manner.  Against this backdrop, the initiative to formulate 3R strategy for Bangladesh has been undertaken towards this end by the Department of Environment, Ministry of Environment and Forests.