Evaluating the effects of Kiteezi landfill on human settlement and how it can be mitigated

Abstract

The research evaluates the impacts of Kiteezi landfill on human settlement and further goes on to establish the various ways in which these impacts can be mitigated. Chapter one gives a background study on Kiteezi landfill, the statement of the problem, the goal of the research, the main objectives of the research, scope of the research, significance of the study and the justification of the study. Chapter two establishes the literature review where various documents on all aspects related to this research are discussed and analyzed. The literature review comprises of the concept of a landfill, maintenance and operation of a sanitary landfill, effects of a land fill on human settlement and basics of a landfill. Chapter three elaborates more about the research design and methodologies. Within this, the various data collection techniques are explained and their applicability is discussed, Data analysis methods are also discussed. Problems encountered in the field are also mentioned in this chapter. Chapter four presents the field findings and they include; the management and operation of Kiteezi landfill, the effects of Kiteezi landfill both positive and negative effects. Chapter five comprises of the discussions. These are the various gaps that were identified during the research according to various authors. Chapter six presents the conclusions and recommendations put forward to mitigate the effects of Kiteezi landfill on neighboring settlements.