Nepal to Scrap 'Failed' Mount Everest Waste Deposit Scheme
By The BriefBrief
Nepal has announced the discontinuation of a waste deposit scheme aimed at reducing litter on Mount Everest, citing its ineffectiveness in addressing the growing waste problem on the mountain.
WHO:Nepalese government, Mount Everest climbers
WHAT:Discontinuation of the waste deposit scheme
WHEN:Dec 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE:Mount Everest, Nepal
WHY:The scheme was deemed ineffective in managing waste and litter on the mountain
