Solid waste management in Samoa is nevertheless slowly becoming a major concern. Samoa has already engaged the private sector in waste management and the system is working. However, there are efficiencies to be gained by economies of scale and better planning of the overall system. Samoas progress in improving its Solid Waste Management practice is therefore expected to serve as a model for other Pacific Island Countries to adapt and utilize to tackle their respective solid waste management issues. JICA has supported the commissioning of semi-aerobic engineered landfills designed with the Fukuoka Method. An effective pilot project was initiated in 2015 to raise awareness about waste segregation and storage at source targeting a certain area of Apia Township. The Ministry in close coordination with the private sector and communities have conducted segregation and storage of generated recyclable waste materials at source for recycling and recovery purposes - cans and plastic bottles etc. Such initiative has limited coverage, however the Government considered the need to take a more systematic approach in order to realize greater economic and environmental benefits from our waste programs.