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.