Partnerships for development: Municipal solid waste management in Kasese, Uganda

Christensen, David L.; Drysdale, David William; Hansen, Kenneth; Vanhille, Josefine; Wolf, Andreas

doi:10.1177/0734242x14539029

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“…is is understandable as the slum community is largely a residential area, as such biodegradable waste from the kitchen is often generated. Our findings are similar to those of studies carried out in other parts of Uganda [10,11,24,25]. However, it is clear from our findings that few households engaged in segregation of biodegradable waste from other types.…”

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Status of Household Solid Waste Management and Associated Factors in a Slum Community in Kampala, Uganda

Ssemugabo

Wafula

Lubega

et al. 2020

Journal of Environmental and Public Health

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Background. Only a third of the total waste generated in slum communities in Kampala is collected and disposed of to the landfill every month. This study assessed the status of household solid waste management and associated factors in a slum community in Kampala, Uganda. Methods. We conducted a community-based cross-sectional study involving 395 households using a semistructured questionnaire and an observational checklist. Proper solid waste management was determined based on possession of waste collection and storage receptacle; collection receptacle ability to minimise nuisances (covered); segregation of waste; presence of flies and other vectors; and collection receptacle fill status. Prevalence rate ratios and their 95% confidence intervals were used as a measure of association. Results. Only, 41.3% (163/395) of the households exhibited proper waste management practices. The majority of the households 85.8% (339/395) owned solid waste storage receptacles, most of which were sacs 61.7% (209/339) and would minimise nuisances 72.9% (245/339). The main type of waste collected was biodegradable materials 56.7% (224/395). The majority of the households 78.7% (311/395) did not segregate their waste. Solid waste was mainly transported to the collection point by pulling the collecting sac 54.4% (215/395). The city authority 73.9% (292/395) and private companies 12.9% (51/395) were the major entities collecting waste. Factors associated with proper waste management were collecting waste in plastic containers (adjusted PR = 1.27, 95% CI (1.04–1.55)), polythene bags (adjusted PR = 0.26, 95% CI (0.14–0.47)), and paper bags or metallic bins (adjusted PR = 0.13, 95% CI (0.03–0.44)) as well as awareness of solid waste management laws (adjusted PR = 1.49, 95% CI (1.20–1.85)) and the dangers of improper solid waste management (adjusted PR = 2.15, 95% CI (1.51–3.06)). Conclusion. Solid waste management was generally poor. As such, a cascade of interventions that address knowledge, physical, and behavioural aspects of solid waste management is required to improve its management in slum communities.

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Status of Household Solid Waste Management and Associated Factors in a Slum Community in Kampala, Uganda

Ssemugabo

Wafula

Lubega

et al. 2020

Journal of Environmental and Public Health

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“…Most of the biodegradable wastes were disposed of at open dumping sites which are likely to cause nuisances like foul smells and breeding insect vectors and vermin that endanger the health of slum dwellers and the environment [ 6 , 7 ]. Biodegradable wastes also contribute the largest portion of municipal waste that is collected by local authorities in Uganda [ 15 , 16 ]. The large proportion of biodegradable wastes provide an opportunity for waste recovery through separation and composting and provides an alternative to reduce waste volumes and stress on waste collection and disposal services.…”

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Practices, Concerns, and Willingness to Participate in Solid Waste Management in Two Urban Slums in Central Uganda

Mukama

Ndejjo

Musoke

et al. 2016

Journal of Environmental and Public Health

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Poor solid waste management is among the major challenges facing urban slums in developing countries including Uganda. Understanding community concerns and willingness towards involvement in solid waste management improvement initiatives is critical for informing interventions in slums. Methods. We used a cross-sectional study to collect quantitative data from 435 residents in two urban slums in central Uganda. A semistructured questionnaire was used which assessed waste collection practices, separation and disposal methods, concerns regarding solid wastes, and willingness to participate in waste separation and composting. Data was analysed using STATA 12. Results. Food remains (38%) and plastics (37%) formed the biggest proportion of wastes generated in households. Most households (35.9%) disposed of general wastes by open dumping while 27% disposed of plastics by burning. Only 8.8% of households conducted composting while 55% carried out separation for some decomposable wastes. Separation was carried out for only banana peelings and leftover foods for feeding animals. Respondents expressed high willingness to separate (76.6%) and compost (54.9%) solid wastes. Conclusion. Practices in waste disposal and separation were poor despite high willingness to participate in initiatives to improve waste management, highlighting a need for authorities to engage residents of slums to improve their practices.

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“…There is no signi cant data available for Ranchi regarding waste management techniques. World Bank report shows that low income countries achieve waste collection about 48% from urban areas and 26% in rural areas [4]. Ranchi comes in a class of low-income district.…”

Section: Waste Collectionmentioning

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Design and study of Solid Waste Management in Ranchi, Jharkhand

Aman¹,

Pk²

2020

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Solid waste management (SWM) have becomes a very serious concern globally. The lack of individual responsibilities as well as proper attitude and approach leads to this issue. Rapid industrialization, increase in population and further increase in standard of living and poor waste management have increased the serous health issue. Ranchi city need to be taken care by various new SWM techniques, proper management skill and adequate care the diseases and improve medical conditions. This paper deals with the proper description of the current MSWM process and the real time scenario where every individual is a source of waste creation. The effect of growing population of last ten years outcome of waste quality and quantity generated throughout these years have been discussed. It is observed that more than 4000 tons of waste per month is being generated. Researches shows that the disposal of solid waste requires 2,700,000 m2 area for the landfill up to the year 2030. Far sustainable development and effective management it is suggested that implementation of newer technologies, training of common people, and effective implementation of government policies will help to come out of these current issues.

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Partnerships for development: Municipal solid waste management in Kasese, Uganda

Cited by 14 publications

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Status of Household Solid Waste Management and Associated Factors in a Slum Community in Kampala, Uganda

Status of Household Solid Waste Management and Associated Factors in a Slum Community in Kampala, Uganda

Practices, Concerns, and Willingness to Participate in Solid Waste Management in Two Urban Slums in Central Uganda

Design and study of Solid Waste Management in Ranchi, Jharkhand

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