dc.contributor.author | Atako, Jackline | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2022-03-04T13:34:28Z | |
dc.date.available | 2022-03-04T13:34:28Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2022-01-08 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Atako, J. (2022). Assessment of solid waste management effectiveness at Rhine Camp Refugee Settlement (Unpublished ndergraduate dissertation). Makerere University | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12281/11227 | |
dc.description | A dissertation submitted to the Department of Environmental Management in partial fulfillment for the award of a degree of Bachelor of Environmental Science of Makerere University | en_US |
dc.description.abstract | Abrupt refugee settlements in large numbers in sparsely populated, environmentally sensitive
areas are correlated with increased flow of solid waste in the environment. Due to limited data
humanitarian agencies tend to pay less attention to check the solid waste management
efficiency in refugee camps. This research aimed at generating information for aiding decision
making for improving effectiveness on solid waste management practices in refugee
settlements. To achieve this objective, suitable sampling techniques were employed and data
gathering effected using informal interviews, focused group discussions and observations.
Findings reveal that biodegradable solid waste constituted the largest proportion of solid waste
generated. Solid waste is littered in public places. The major solid waste management practices
are open dumping and burning. Limited collection is done for recycling. In the light of these
findings, it can be recommended that solid wastes should be managed using sustainable
practices such as composting for biodegradable waste, education campaigns for refugees and
use of well distributed waste collection bins in public spaces. Further support should be
provided by the local government in creating the necessary conducive policy environment for
improved waste management. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | Makerere University | en_US |
dc.subject | Solid waste management | en_US |
dc.subject | Rhine Camp Refugee Settlement | en_US |
dc.subject | Waste management | en_US |
dc.title | Assessment of solid waste management effectiveness at Rhine Camp Refugee Settlement | en_US |
dc.type | Thesis | en_US |