Solid Waste Management Practices Research Articles

Identifying Sustainable Biomedical Solid Waste Management Practices in the Context of Limited Resources in Selected Healthcare Facilities in Douala Cameroon

Aims: To Identify sustainable Biomedical solid waste management practices in the context of limited resources in selected HCFs in Douala, Cameroon.
 Study Design: A cross-sectional survey with quantitative and qualitative study design was adopted for data collection from workers in the HCFs and also identifying the process of waste management.
 Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in the some selected HCFs in the Douala region of Cameroon between January 2023 to June 2023.
 Methodology: Study respondents were working in different sections of the HCFs and comprised of the following categories: doctors, laboratory scientists, cleaners, nurses and administrative/clerical workers. Field visitations and interactions with HCFs officials took place during the random sampling technique which was used in determining the sample size of 200 workers, Out of the sample size of 200 who were given questionnaires in order to provide data for the study, 150 valid mail questionnaires were retrieved and used for analysis. Every questionnaire was verified by validity. There’s also questions related funds, facilities availability, training and personal protective equipment. All of the data were coded and analyzed. The results were calculated based on sums and percentages of variables with SPSS vers.26 software and chi-square analysis with the level significance of p-value less than 0.05 was analyze
 Results: This finding could also indicate that imbibing sustainable biomedical wastes management practices increases with higher experience in the hospital. Furthermore, communal bin disposal of biomedical wastes was the only statistically significant category under disposal method, indicating that waste disposal may be lacking in terms of sustainable practices. [30] also identified biomedical wastes disposal in open dumps among health workers in Saudi Arabia, attributable to poor sustainable waste training and lack of regulatory frameworks. I PCA results indicate that there are two dimensions of prevalent biomedical wastes in the hospital studied, as explicated by the two components retained
 Conclusion: The limited resources and government policies and local councils influences sustainable waste management practices and this paper aimed at identifying some of the solutions towards improving Sustainable waste management policies. The practice of biomedical waste management in the study area was low. Level of education, taking training on biomedical waste management, availability of color-coded three bins, and attitude of health care workers were significantly associated with biomedical waste management practices. Hence, in-service training is recommended to improve biomedical waste management practices.

Solid waste management practices in an indigenous Nigerian city: a case of Alesinloye in Ibadan

Solid waste management practices in an indigenous Nigerian city: a case of Alesinloye in Ibadan

The Role of Place Attachment in Building Community-Based Solid Waste Management Practices in the Municipality of Calauan, Laguna

Place attachment has been studied over the past years in the realm of environmental psychology and social sciences. The study explores the place attachment of the residents of Calauan, Laguna, a second-class municipality in the Philippines which faces a very challenging waste problem. Further, the study aims to characterize the degree of place attachment of the residents, determine residents’ environmentally responsible behavior in accordance with their place attachment, and explain the role of place attachment in building community-based solid waste management (SWM) practices in the locality. The study used a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire incorporating socio-demographic characteristics, three (3) parameters of place attachment (place identity, nature bonding, and community ties), and concept of environmentally responsible behavior. Findings revealed that place attachment of the residents, as determined by the three parameters used, were at a high level — a means in having a positive role in building SWM practices. Consequently, decision-making influenced by active citizenry and participatory planning will eventually trigger a holistic and ecologically sound intervention towards the environment.

Improper solid waste management at the Duala market, Monrovia-Liberia

The population of Monrovia is increasing accompanied by rapid urbanization. Due to rapid urbanization, economic development, higher living standards, and changes in consumption patterns and lifestyle, the generation rate of waste has increased. Mismanagement of solid waste tends to hinder any progress toward environmental sustainability. This study endeavored to determine Improper Solid Waste Management at the Duala Market, Monrovia-Liberia examines the connection between population growth, economic development, and the rise in waste production. The study evaluated behavioral factors on a qualitative and quantitative level, including knowledge, attitude, and practices of solid waste management, stakeholder collaboration, and obstacles to sustainable waste management in Monrovia. To display the various socioeconomic groups in the city, households were chosen at random (simple and stratified). The key findings revealed socio-demographic (70%) Waste generated are inadequately disposed of by female, as a result of the large fragment of waste that is still not collected, waste is dumped and burned in the open. followed by intervention to reduce improper waste management accounts (40%) which need public awareness and factors leading to improper waste management accounts (30%), not cognizant of the waste management area. These waste management challenges have become heightened because of insufficient technology to ensure proper management and low budgetary allocations for effective waste management.

Solid Waste Management: A Sustainable Waste Management for Human Health and Environment

The significant increase in robust waste management can be attributed to economic expansion, population growth, and shifts in waste disposal practices. This phenomenon can be attributed to the rapid urbanisation and increasing affluence of individuals, which directly impacts societal dynamics and national progress. Solid Waste is considered as an inevitable derivative of human activities. Economic improvement, urbanization, and improved residing standards in cities beautify the quantity and complexity of stable waste. The rapid increase of populace coupled with urbanization has positioned brilliant strain on Nagpur Municipal Corporation to fulfil the growing demands of its citizens The main objectives of sustainable waste management prioritize safeguarding both human health and the environment while conserving valuable resources. This study aims to engage the community actively in efficient solid waste management practices, fostering cooperation and participation. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure environmental sustainability through a thorough investigation and analysis of waste management practices within the city. This involves focusing on appropriate technologies tailored for waste processing. Thus researcher intends to know how garbage, can be used as a valuable resource the new methods of disposal will lead to a sustainable environment for future generations by this research.

Assessment of municipal solid waste from households in Khulna city of Bangladesh

Waste management is a major concern for both developed and developing countries, with a particular focus on household waste because it makes up a significant proportion of municipal waste. The aim of this study is to assess the state of solid waste management practice in Khulna, as well as to characterize and quantify municipal solid waste as a step toward effective management. To collect information on the existing waste management methods, structured questionnaires were used to conduct surveys of household residents. In this study, whole wards (31 wards) of Khulna City Corporation (KCC) were clustered in 9 groups and selected one ward from each group. To analyze household waste, 75 households from each ward were selected and collected waste for 7 days. The selected household was categorized into five different socioeconomic strata such as low-income, lower-middle-income, middle-income, higher-middle-income and higher-income families. Besides, the assessment was carried out on the production and characterization of household waste that was produced in KCC. The waste samples were quantified, separated and characterized in the laboratory. Results reveal that biodegradable waste is the most prominent type and its percentage is about 81 %. The amount of waste production is positively correlated with income level. The waste generation rate of households for high-income families was 0.652 kg/cap/day while this rate got almost half for a low-income family and its value is o.312 kg/cap/day. Source separation of waste plays a vital role to reduce plastic leakage to the SDP. The result shows the proportion of plastic in mixed waste and source-separated waste after sorting by the waste collector was 4.04 % and 2.99 %, respectively. Survey results show that 42.96 % of respondents think that the source-separated waste should be collected during the period of 12pm to 02pm. A proposed management process was developed for household waste based on the output of this study.

Community preferences in carbon reduction: Unveiling the importance of adaptive capacity for solid waste management

In this study, we utilized the choice experiment (CE) method to evaluate the effectiveness of different solid waste management (SWM) programs in promoting adaptive capacity toward carbon reduction. We investigated three hypothetical scenarios for SWM programs, including the waste warriors program, carbon credits for waste reduction, and the carbon-trade SWM program. Our analysis unveiled distinct preferences among citizen groups regarding adaptive SWM programs. Incorporating nature-based solutions (NbS) within the study further enhances our understanding of the relationship between adaptive capacity and SWM. NbS approaches leverage natural processes and ecosystems to address environmental challenges, including climate impacts. By engaging citizens in comparing management options regarding climate impacts, our study fosters a greater understanding of the efficacy of different SWM approaches. Citizen participation plays a crucial role in identifying novel and innovative SWM solutions that effectively mitigate climate impacts. This collaborative involvement facilitates knowledge exchange, empowers communities, and strengthens adaptive capacity. The findings of our study offer valuable insights into SWM practices, policy development, and decision-making processes. By prioritizing adaptive SWM programs that align with citizen preferences and incorporating NbS principles, we can develop more effective strategies for carbon reduction.

Transforming waste-picking landscape in Ghana: from survival to sustainable enterprise

ABSTRACT Waste picking within the informal sector is essential to solid waste management policy and practice. A healthy number of academic articles have emerged from the practice of waste picking, particularly Ghana, of recent. Nevertheless, a common limitation across many of these articles is the absence of in-depth investigations into the experiences and backgrounds of waste pickers. This study examines the practical aspects of waste picking, uncovering motivational factors that drive individuals to engage in waste picking business and the multifaceted challenges that they encounter. Sixty-one waste pickers were interviewed at the Kumasi Oti Landfill site, and the findings were supplemented with documentary sources and observational data. Through content analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and the relative importance index, our study highlights that despite its necessity for survival, many waste pickers express dissatisfaction and find the waste picking business unpleasant. Additionally, the primary motivational factors for engaging in the waste picking business include lack of jobs, compounded with a lack of general and skilled education as well as social and cultural capital, and the flexibility of the work and family business. Furthermore, our findings underscore the significance of certain challenges, notably low income, health problems and social stigmatisation attached to the work. In light of these findings, it is recommended that government provides socio-economic and social support for waste pickers and facilitate the establishment of cooperatives for waste pickers in the recycling sector.

The Perception of Household about Solid Waste Management Issues in India

Solid waste management issues created by homegrown, business and modern exercises is regularly unpredictably arranged off and its informal administration prompts genuine natural create natural issues. One of the significant difficulties presented by fast urbanization is the executives of waste produced by ever expanding populace. Local area interest has an immediate bearing on effective solid waste management. This paper is set out to present the in-depth perception of households regarding domestic solid waste management in Moradabad of Uttar Pradesh. The study is descriptive and cross sectional in nature. The researcher used questionnaire as the main research instrument for the study. 95 respondents were selected randomly from one zone of Moradabad. It has been found from the study that majority of the respondents were agreed to every statement of the questionnaire and no difference have been found in the perception of male and female respondents towards solid waste management practices.

Solid Waste Management Practice in Burdwan Municipality, West Bengal: An Overview

This study provides an overview of solid waste management practices in Burdwan Municipality and identifies sources of waste generation. The study primarily relies on both primary and secondary data collected from Burdwan Municipality. A prepared questionnaire was utilized during field studies conducted in the wards of Burdwan Municipality. Secondary data, available in the form of reports and documents from the year 2019, were also employed. Tabular presentations, flowcharts, pie charts, statistical tools, and techniques were used for the study. A flowchart model is employed to describe the current practices of solid waste management in Burdwan. Municipal solid waste is classified and identified based on waste characteristics. Biodegradable waste is the primary source of municipal solid waste (MSW) generation in Burdwan town. Commercial places generate more MSW than institutions, while the top contributors from residential premises are low-income group (LIG) households. This study observes a mismatch between MSW generation and available infrastructure, as well as poor management practices. MSW accumulates day by day, leading to environmental pollution. However, this issue could be resolved by adopting a reuse and recycle mechanism to convert waste into useful products.

Towards integrated, and sustainable municipal solid waste management system in Shashemane city administration, Ethiopia

Solid waste generation is attested to be unavoidable product of human activities. Sustainable management of such waste is a pressing challenge faced in many developing countries today. The study was motivated by the fast growing population and the inefficient waste management system threatening the public health and the image of Shashemene city in Ethiopia. The objectives of the study were: to explore the existing household solid waste management practices, to examine the current governance system of municipal solid waste management, to investigate the contemporary challenges and opportunities of municipal solid waste management, and forward integrated and sustainable municipal solid waste management system for Shashemene city. Data were collected from sampled households, key informants, focus groups, and the city's environment. Data were analyzed by employing quantitative and qualitative methods. 94.8 % of the respondents opined that the solid waste generated in their city is organic in nature (Ash, and sweeps; leftover food, and vegetable peels; paper, and cardboards; green leaves, and grass; and cattle dung). 96.7 % of respondent households opined that they have temporary waste storage in their yards and trash bags were asserted to be widely used (87.6 %) in handling the trash in the courtyard. The waste sorting and recovering practices among the residents is very low and is certainly the major cause for inefficient and unsustainable management system of municipal solid waste in Shashemene city. Generally, a grand mean of 2.23 confirmed the absence of good governance in municipal solid waste management system in Shashemene city. Moreover, the significant proportion of responses ( ≥ 50 %) for each of the nine principles of good governance as either poor or very poor asserted governance failure of the municipal solid waste management system in Shashemene city. The results of the study confirmed that low public awareness on waste management; inadequate collection capacity; poor integration and coordination of stakeholders; environmentally unsound dump site; and illegal dumping by key stakeholders are the major challenges underpinning the unsustainable municipal solid waste management in the city. It is recommended that Shashemene city must adopt integrated sustainable municipal solid waste management system to substantially enhance the waste management service in the city leading to ultimate advancement of public health and environmental quality.

Perception and practices of solid waste management among adults in households and commercial establishments of villages under a sub centre, Bangalore urban district: a mixed methods study

Introduction: Solid waste management in rural areas is laced with many challenges which involve multiple stakeholders. Objective was to explore the perspectives and practices of adults regarding solid waste management in households and commercial establishments of villages under a sub-centre, Bangalore Urban district. Methods: A mixed method study (Quantitative and Qualitative) was conducted at a sub-centre area which caters to 10 villages of Bangalore urban district, Karnataka over a period of two months (January 2019 to February 2019). Quantitative data was collected from 200 adult participants while for the qualitative part a total of 2 FGDs and 10 IDIs were conducted. Results: Mean age of the participants was 40.2±14.7 years and majority (83%) of them were female. Mean perception score of the participants was 6.7±2.4 out of a total of 14. The most commonly reported disposal methods were burning (51.5%) followed by dumping in open spaces (48%). Majority (96.5%) were willing to keep the streets clean, 53% were willing to segregate waste or compost (49%). Although the participants were aware of harmful effects of improper management of solid waste on environment and health, good practices were inadequate. Scarcity of appropriate dumping sites, lack of transportation facilities of waste to the dumping site and non-co-operation among the residents emerged as the barriers in solid waste management. Conclusions: Lack of land availability and social consciousness among the villagers played a major role in solid waste management. Addressing this issue demands a intersectoral co-ordination with interventions directed at empowering the villagers and local bodies and enhancing their involvement in proper waste management.

Assessment of solid waste management practices in Ikere local government, Ekiti State

The study assessed solid waste management practices in Ikere local government area of Ekiti state. The purpose of the study was to find out of solid waste management practice. The descriptive survey design research was used for the study. The sample size of three hundred (300) respondents was used for the study. Five (5) quarters was selected for the study. Five (5) streets were selected from each of the quarters. The simple random sampling technique was used to select sixty (60) houses from each quarter. The instrument for the study contained twenty-nine (29) items structured questionnaire adapted from O’Leary (2014). A test-retest method of reliability was used, using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). A coefficient of 0.67 was obtained at 0.05 level of significance. Chi-Square (x2) was used to test the hypotheses, at 0.05 alpha level. The finding of the study on burning of refuse as a solid waste management practice revealed that, the Null hypothesis was rejected therefore the result was significant. The researcher recommended that adequate attention must be given to waste management in order to safe guard human health.

Assessment of urban solid waste management in a Class II Indian city using geospatial and statistical approaches: A case study of Rampurhat municipality

Illegal dumping has emerged as a significant concern in the context of urban solid waste management, posing a considerable challenge for municipal authorities. It is crucial to manage municipal solid waste (MSW) in an environmentally sustainable and health-conscious manner to avoid negative effects on human society, ecological problems, and wasting valuable resources. This research examines the state of solid waste management, the geographic distribution of illegal dumpsites, and the variables contributing to these phenomena. Study reveals that Rampurhat Municipality has ineffective waste management and treatment, lacking 44.60% of the necessary labour resources and 95% and 72% of the necessary vehicles for secondary waste transportation, respectively. This ineffectiveness has led to fly tipping, with a clustered distribution pattern with an observed mean distance of 78.8784 m. Factor analysis revealed two elements that significantly affect the frequency of illegal dumpsites. A new composite component was created using the highest factor loading of the rotated component matrix, revealing that the northern part of the study area is highly affected by this new component, while the central and western part is least affected. The newly built model is statistically significant, with an R2 value of 0.874 and p-values of the predicting variables below 0.05. These findings will be useful to higher authorities, local administration, and policymakers in addressing fly tipping by implementing sustainable solid waste management practices.

Solid waste management practice and challenges in Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria

Sustainable healthy living conditions depends on effective waste management. The aim of this study is to evaluate solid waste management practices and challenges in Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria. Three communities were administered three hundred questionnaires which were pre- tested and refined. The results shows that 56.7% of respondents are male while only about 43.3% are female and 70% of household heads are married. Organic waste/food waste had the highest percentage of 96.7% followed by plastic (90%). Empty can drinks recorded the highest percentage with (100%) across the study area. A Majority (73.3%) of the respondents strongly agreed and agreed that inadequate service coverage by waste managers could lead to waste management problems while 13.3% were undecided. 73.3% of the respondents strongly agreed and agreed that lack of trained personnel by waste managers could lead to waste management problems. A Majority (80%) and (83.3%) of the respondents strongly agreed and agreed that lack of vehicles and vehicle /equipment breakdown of waste managers could lead to waste management problems. 72% and 66.7% of the respondents strongly agreed and agreed that the lack of enforcement measures by government agencies and poor cooperation by government agencies on waste managers could lead to waste management problems. 86.7% of respondents considers that environmental degradation from solid waste affects their families while 96.7% of respondent agreed that waste litter the road, land and public area. Sapele locals require health education as well as regular garbage collection facilities at authorized final dump locations. These will encourage rigorous adherence to proper and appropriate waste management procedures among them.

Geographic analysis of landfill suitability in Fez, Morocco: a multi-criteria approach

Solid waste management poses a significant challenge to sustainable development. Locating suitable landfill sites is a key difficulty. This study utilizes the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) with a Geographic Information System (GIS) to identify potential landfill locations in Fez province, Morocco. Nine criteria were evaluated for the study area's suitability, including distance from surface water, distance from buildings, distance from roads, distance from protected areas, distance from forests, distance from farmland, elevation, slope, and slope direction. AHP determined criteria weights, and the Consistency Ratio (CR) ensured judgment reliability. Results highlight proximity to residential areas as the most critical factor, followed by distance from surface water and roads. The suitability map indicates the south and southeast of the province as more suitable for landfill placement than the urban areas, parks, and gardens in the north and northwest. These findings aid decision-makers in improving solid waste management practices in Fez province, Morocco.

Socio-cultural Aspect of Household Waste Management and Its Effects on Public Health

The main goal of this study is to analyze the knowledge and practices of solid waste management and its effects on public health. Hypotheses of the study were- There was no significant association between Religious and cultural practices and the causes of waste production, between knowledge of solid waste and methods of solid waste management, between place of residence and methods of cleanliness, between place of residence and solid waste management, between solid waste management and its effect on public health. Analytical research design was applied and the lottery method was administered to select the area and required number of respondents. Equal number of respondents (50 of each) from 3 selected local governments (Hetauda sub-metropolitan, Thaha Municipality and Gadhi rural Municipality), out of 10 local governments, were taken and administered interview schedule to collect the data. The data has been collected in 2023. People had knowledge of solid waste categories but they managed the waste in unscientific way. Seventy-two percent of respondents threw the solid waste everywhere. So, the knowledge did not play the vital role to manage solid wastes. There was no significant association between knowledge of solid waste categories and the method of solid waste management (p>0.916). The consumerism culture and the celebration of various festivals had higher contribution to produce solid wastes. Incineration was the most favorable method of solid waste management in both rural and urban areas which had resulted the spread of various diseases. The people themselves should be aware and responsible to protect their own health by their own effort.

Sustainable solid waste management system using technology-enabled end-of-pipe strategies

Ever Increasing accumulation of solid waste, attributed to population growth and rapid urbanization, is a serious issue for all nations. This creates hindrance in implementing sustainable solid waste management systems (SWMS), which contribute to socio-economic-environmental-operational (SEEO) benefits for the nations and their citizens. Limited understanding of various solid waste management (SWM) practices, their operational sequence, and other system constraints pose numerous challenges for the concerned authorities and policymakers. This paper provides a framework depicting three broad categories of strategies for managing solid waste: preventive, end-of-pipe (EOP), and environmental restoration. Among these, the research emphasizes on EOP strategies, being suitable alternative as per current requirements, to deal with massive amounts of generated waste. It further adopts Grey-DEMATEL approach to models the causal relationship among EOP strategies to identify the most influential strategy, which influences other ones. The model suggests waste segregation to be the major enabler for other EOP strategies, as it has maximum overall significance value (R + C) between 1.18 and 1.41 and it is the only one with positive value in “net-effect” computation (R–C), compared to other strategies with negative (R–C) values. This would enable concerned authorities to understand and follow the sequence of actions. Finally, a comprehensive framework is proposed for effective, efficient, and sustainable methods of handling different types of solid waste using technology-enabled EOP strategies. A case study is performed to demonstrate the significance of waste segregation towards SEEO benefits. It indicates that technology-based solutions at decentralized depots and establishment of biogas plant in the vicinity of garbage collection point leads to reduction in transportation cost and energy saving in efficient manner. The ground level implementation of our research in an Indian city resulted in the reduction of daily vehicle requirement from 25 to 20 vehicles, leading to approx. 25% savings in overall transportation costs thereby cutting exchequer's bill by up to $ 2820/month. It also reveals that mechanized and decentralized solutions were not effective for inert waste, its disposal to landfill was more suited alternative.

Solid Waste Management Practices and Sustainable Environmental Management: A Case of Lira City

Solid Waste Management Practices and Sustainable Environmental Management: A Case of Lira City

Exploring technical challenges that affect sustainable solid waste management practices in Mzuzu City, Malawi

Rapid population growth and urbanisation have led to an increase in demand for different products in developing countries and this eventually has resulted into an increase in solid waste such as paper, plastics, bottles, glass and metals. Poor management of solid waste causes air pollution and health problems resulting into respiratory diseases such as asthma and pneumonia. Further, improper organic waste management risks being a breeding ground for disease causing organisms. This paper explores technical challenges faced by the MCC that affect efforts to achieve sustainable solid waste management practices in Mzuzu city, Malawi. The study employed a qualitative case study design. The study was conducted in Mzuzu city and it targeted people involved in solid waste management. Expert and homogeneous purposive sampling techniques were applied to select participants and the sample size was eighteen. Data was generated through semi structured interviews, focus group discussions and observations, and data was analysed thematically. The study found that sustainable solid waste management practices in Mzuzu city face technical challenges which include; breakdown of transportation vehicles, inadequate waste bins and lack of recycling machinery. It was recommended that, Mzuzu city council should ensure that it deals with technical challenges promptly, in order to achieve sustainable solid waste management in the city, so as to prevent harm to the environment and human beings.