Sustainable Solid Waste Management

George, Fadugba O.; Yusoff, Mohd Suffian; Arogundade, Suhaib; Adam, Noraina; Wang, Lawrence K.; Wang, Mu-Hao Sung

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-89336-1_1

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“…The findings were in agreement with [39] who stated that wastes generated especially by the individuals from low developed countries are always mixed up comprising of both biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials including wood, food, textiles and plastics among others. Annepu [24] posits that the composition of solid wastes produced from the developing countries vary depending on the consumption habits, income levels and standards of living of the people living in a particular area. pending approval of the Attorney General, to further be used in the management of solid wastes.…”

Section: Solid Wastes Generated In Mukono Municipalitymentioning

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Compliance and Implementation of Municipal Solid Waste Management Laws and Regulations in Mukono District, Uganda

Kiguli,

Nabukonde,

Barakagira

2023

ACRI

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Consumption and production of resources leads to generation of wastes that may be undesirable in the environment. Solid waste management laws are put in place aimed at ensuring proper and effective control and management of wastes in an area. This study was set out to assess the compliance and implementation of municipal solid waste management laws and regulations in Mukono district, Uganda. Specifically, the study sought to: characterize the solid wastes generated in Mukono municipality; determine the mechanisms of implementation of solid waste management laws and regulations in Mukono municipality; and to assess the effectiveness of the solid waste management laws and regulations in Mukono municipality. A case study design complimented with both quantitative and qualitative approaches were employed to obtain the required data to answer the stated objectives. A questionnaire and documentary review were used to collect the required data for the study. A number of solid wastes including food and food wastes; glass, plastics and metals; and textiles among others were generated in Mukono municipality. There are solid waste management laws and regulations used in the management of wastes in Mukono municipality. Some mechanisms including awareness creation and monitoring implementation processes have been put in place for an effective implementation of municipal solid waste management laws. The study found out that there has been an ineffective implementation of municipal solid waste management laws in Mukono municipality which were most likely brought about by poor leadership, inappropriate allocation of funds and low levels of awareness among members of the local community. It is recommended that Institutions like the Environment Police and the National Environment Authority should work hand in hand to strengthen the implementation of solid waste management laws and regulations in the country. The government should enhance sensitization campaigns about what the solid waste management laws and regulations entail. In addition, funds required for implementation of the laws and regulations should be appropriated and be used for the intended purposes.

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Section: Solid Wastes Generated In Mukono Municipalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to proponents of this critique most firms do not know what constitutes perfect compliance and so cannot achieve it. This would particularly be the case for small businesses, which generally lack the resources to stay appraised of complicated, changing regulatory requirements [24].…”

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Compliance and Implementation of Municipal Solid Waste Management Laws and Regulations in Mukono District, Uganda

Kiguli,

Nabukonde,

Barakagira

2023

ACRI

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Towards Sustainable Solid Waste Management Systems: Empirical Evidence From Northern Malawi

Kamanga,

Chitete,

Kamanga

et al. 2024

Environ�Health�Insights

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Solid waste management system in Mzuzu City is a growing concern due to its inefficiency and the resulting effect of accumulation of solid waste. In light of this environmental challenge, a study was conducted to assess the system’s effectiveness. Through a mixed methods approach and random sampling, 400 respondents from 5 different areas of the city of Mzuzu were selected to provide comprehensive and unbiased responses. It was found that both the public and private sectors lack a complete commitment to sustainable waste management, citing reasons such as limited knowledge on recycling benefits, inadequate infrastructure and budgetary constraints. As a solution, the study proposes a government-led campaign to change attitudes towards waste production and promote recycling. Additionally, a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) should be utilised to develop policies and strategies that encourage private sector involvement in eco-friendly waste management. To further enhance recycling practices, support is needed in transitioning to circular economy waste management practices through regular education and training.

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Effective Waste Collection and Storage in Selected Major Urban Cities in Nigeria: A Panacea for Environmental Safety Sustainability

Fadugba,

Ajibade,

Oluyemi-Ayibiowu

2024

School of Engineering and Engineering Technology Annual Conference (SEET Conference)

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Municipal solid waste management continues to be an enormous challenge for developing countries such as Nigeria. With a rapidly increasing population and change in consumption choices in urban cities in Nigeria, the need to cater for and properly manage the increased volume and more diversified waste generated becomes an urgent issue for consideration. Storage and Collection of generated waste make up the crucial elements of waste management systems in any city. Sadly, though, just about a quarter of waste generated in Nigeria is collected. This paper compiles relevant information from recent studies made by researchers and authors on waste management systems in Nigeria to review the current state of the waste storage and waste collection systems in major cities in Nigeria using Lagos and Abuja as case studies. This study also summarizes the methods majorly used for the storage and collection of waste in Nigeria, making recommendations as and when necessary.

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Sustainable Solid Waste Management

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Compliance and Implementation of Municipal Solid Waste Management Laws and Regulations in Mukono District, Uganda

Compliance and Implementation of Municipal Solid Waste Management Laws and Regulations in Mukono District, Uganda

Towards Sustainable Solid Waste Management Systems: Empirical Evidence From Northern Malawi

Effective Waste Collection and Storage in Selected Major Urban Cities in Nigeria: A Panacea for Environmental Safety Sustainability

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