Assessing effects of solid waste management and social perception towards waste disposal in Kiyindi landing site
Abstract
Solid waste disposal and management is both an urban and rural problem. Every person is a
potential generator of waste and thus a contributor to this problem. This study was carried out in
Kiyindi landing site on Lake Victoria, Buikwe district in Buganda sub-region of central Uganda.
The main objective of the study was to assess the effects of solid waste management as well as
social perception towards waste disposal in Kiyindi landing site. This study adopted a case study
research design and a combination of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to research
were used. The findings revealed that food waste contributed the biggest percentage of solid waste
generated at Kiyindi landing site followed by polyethene and plastic bottles while markets, homes
and schools were found to be major source of solid waste. It was also found that majority of the
respondents were willing to pay for collection of waste and the major suggested ways of improving
management of solid waste disposal included; introduction of sanctions for improper waste
disposal, introduction of trash cans and paying for trash collection.
There is a great need for intervention by government through the local government to ensure
proper planning for waste management as well as providing the necessary infrastructures, financial
support and legal structures for enforcement of proper waste disposal for improved waste management.