The Department of Waste Management & Pollution Control in Botswana is a government entity responsible for regulating, monitoring, and managing waste disposal and pollution control across the country. Its mandate includes ensuring proper handling, treatment, and disposal of solid, liquid, and hazardous wastes, promoting recycling and sustainable waste management practices, and enforcing environmental standards to minimise pollution. The department works closely with local authorities, industries, and communities to implement policies, conduct inspections, and raise public awareness on environmental protection. Through these efforts, it aims to safeguard public health, preserve natural resources, and support Botswana’s broader environmental sustainability goals.