This compendium features diverse and inspiring examples of municipal solid waste management from across 11 African countries. From grassroots initiatives to large-scale infrastructure projects, these diverse range of approaches and practices offer insights into the unique challenges facing African cities and towns. Each success story provides both specific and general lessons, demonstrating the resilience and ingenuity of African communities and contributing to a deeper understanding of successful waste management strategies across the continent. By integrating sustainable waste management with climate adaptation strategies, these initiatives offer insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers, paving the way for a more sustainable, equitable, and climate-resilient future pan Africa.