Browsing School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) by Subject "Waste disposal"
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Assessing effects of solid waste management and social perception towards waste disposal in Kiyindi landing site
(Makerere University, 2022)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 ... -
Assessing solid waste management in Fort Portal city western Uganda a case study of Fort Portal Central Bazar Ward and Kibimba Ward
(Makerere University, 2022-11)This study assessed the solid waste management in Fort Portal central division in fort portal city western Uganda a case study of Bazaar ward and Kibimba ward. The study specifically; i) determined the role of Kitere ... -
Assessment of used female sanitary pads management
(Makerere University, 2022-11-15)Poor menstrual waste management practices have been associated with adverse environmental outcomes. This is because of impacts like blockage of sewage pipes, contamination of the soil, air pollution which affects the ... -
Characterisation and quantification of municipal solid waste as a measure towards effective solid waste management: a case study of Arua central market.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-18)Waste is an unavoidable consequence of socio-economic and institutional activities, and will always be generated as long as humans exist. Therefore, the focus in waste management is ensuring effective management of the ... -
The environmental impact of waste disposal in Kampala city
(Makerere University, 2022)Waste indiscriminate disposal is recognized as an important cause of environmental pollution and is associated with health problems. This study therefore sought to investigate the environmental impacts of waste disposal ... -
Hazardous waste transportation in Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021)Improper medical waste management can cause environmental problems like it may lead to transmission of diseases for example typhoid, and cholera that may be through injuries from sharps contaminated with human blood. It ... -
Management of used engine oil among motorcyclists and motorcycle repair garages in south of Kawempe division. Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Petroleum industry has grown at a faster rate since its inception although wastes resulting from this industry presents a critical anthropogenic environmental pollution. Used engine oil as one petroleum wastes drained ...