Solid waste management is a key aspect of the environmental management of establishments belonging
to the hospitality sector. In this study, we reviewed literature in this area, examining the current status of
waste management for the hospitality sector, in general, with a focus on food waste management in
particular. We specifically examined the for-profit subdivision of the hospitality sector, comprising primarily
of hotels and restaurants. An account is given of the causes of the different types of waste
encountered in this sector and what strategies may be used to reduce them. These strategies are further
highlighted in terms of initiatives and practices which are already being implemented around the world
to facilitate sustainable waste management. We also recommended a general waste management procedure
to be followed by properties of the hospitality sector and described how waste mapping, an
innovative yet simple strategy, can significantly reduce the waste generation of a hotel. Generally, we
found that not many scholarly publications are available in this area of research. More studies need to be
carried out on the implementation of sustainable waste management for the hospitality industry in
different parts of the world and the challenges and opportunities involved