An Analysis of the Impact of Urban Markets On Solid Waste Management.

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DECLARATION ii

APPROVAL iii

DEDICATION iv

AKNOWLEDGEMENTS v

TABLE OF CONTENTS vi

LIST OF TABLES viii

LIST OF FIGURES viii

DEFINITION OF TERMS ix

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS x

ABSTRACT xi

CHAPTER ONE 1

INTRODUCTION 1

1 . I Background to the study 1

1.2 The study Area 2

.3 Statement of the problem 4

1 .4 Objectives 4

I .4. 1 General objective 5

1,4.2 Specific objectives 5

1 .5 Research questions 5

1.6 The scope of the study 5

1.7 The significance / Justification of the study 6

CHAPTER TWO .7

LITERATURE REVIEW 7

2.0 Introduction 7

2.1 Solid waste generation 8

2.2 Factors responsible for solid waste management 10

2.1 . I Effects of solid waste Management 11

2.2 Solid waste composition 12

2.3 Solid waste management 14

2.3.1 Strategies for enhancement of solid waste management 17

2.4 The role of the public/private sectors in Solid Waste Management 17

2.5 Sources of solid waste 18

2.6 Facilitation of Solid Waste 21

CHAPTER THREE 23

METHODOLOGY 23

3.0 Introduction 23

3.1 Research design 23

3.2 Procedure 23

3.3 Survey population 23

3.4 Sampling method 24

3.5 Data collection methods 24

3.6 Instruments 24

3.6.1 Questionnaire 24

3.6.2 Direct observation 25

3.6.3 Library research 25

3.7 Data analysis and presentation 25

3.8 Limitations of the study 26

CHAPTER FOUR 27

PRESENTATON, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF RESEARCH FINDINGS. 27

4,0 Introduction 27

4.1 Respondent Characteristics 27

4.1.1 Age bracket of respondents 27

4.1.2 Employment details 28

4.1.3 Level of Education 28

4.2 Community Education and Awareness Creation 29

4.3 Collection, Transportation and disposal of solid wastes 31

4.3.1 Collection 31

4.3.2 Transportation 33

4.3.3 Disposal 34

4.4 Public and private investment in solid waste management 34

4.5 Options to enhance and improve SWM 35

CHAPTER FIVE ~ 41

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ~41

5.1 Summary 41

5.2 Conclusions 41

5.3 Recommendations 42

REFERENCES 43

APPENDICES 44

Appendix A: Questionnaire 44

Appendix B: Physical Map Uganda Showing the Location of Kampala District 47

ABSTRACT The question of solid waste management n in Kampala City is very crucial and demands a lot of attention for every Uganda. Perpetual suffering of our fellow Ugandans demands an immediate attention especially on poor solid waste disposal in the urban markets within Kampala city which is carelessly isolated and highly violated. This study was focused on analyzing the role of urban markets to solid waste management, using Nakasero market as a case study. The specific objectives of the study were: to determine the amount of solid waste generated; to assess the effects of solid wastes; to assess the importance of community’s Education and Awareness creation on SWM, to assess the SWM system in relation to collection transportation and disposal, The study employed a variety of data collection methods, which included among others: Interviews, questionnaires, Observation, review of the related literature, and focused group discussions. The purpose of diversifying the data collection methods was, to ensure maximum validity and reliability of the research findings. To ensure optimal representation of the various stake holders, the research used multiple sampling techniques, which included: simple random sampling, purposive sampling, and the stratified sampling techniques. The major findings of the study were that: the monitoring system of the Kampala city authority is very, hence making waste collection inefficient; the members of the general community are less interested, in voluntarily getting involved in the community cleaning exercises. The researcher, recommended, that frequent community sensitization and health education programmes be introduced in the community.

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