TABLE OF CONTENTS
Declaration.........................................................................................................................................i
Approval ...........................................................................................................................................ii
Dedication....................................................................................................................................... iii
List of Abbreviations.......................................................................................................................vii
Abstract......................................................................................................................................... viii
CHAPTER ONE ...............................................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................1
1.1. Background of the study ............................................................................................................1
1.2. Problem Statement. ....................................................................................................................3
1.3 Conceptual frame work...............................................................................................................4
1.4 Description of the conceptual framework ...................................................................................5
1.5 Study objectives..........................................................................................................................5
1.5.1 General Objective ....................................................................................................................5
1.5.2 Specific Objectives ..................................................................................................................5
1.6 Research questions......................................................................................................................5
1.7 Justification for the study ............................................................................................................6
CHAPTER TWO ..............................................................................................................................7
LITERATURE REVIEW..................................................................................................................7
2.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Definition of terms and concepts. ...............................................................................................7
2.3. Uganda’s perspective on waste management.............................................................................8
2.4. Human and environmental problems that can be attributed to poor waste management. ..........9
2.5. Opportunities from wastes. ......................................................................................................10
2.6. Gaps identified .........................................................................................................................10
CHAPTER THREE.........................................................................................................................11
METHODOLOGY..........................................................................................................................11
3.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................11
3.2 Study design..............................................................................................................................11
3.3 Study area..................................................................................................................................11
3.4 Study population .......................................................................................................................12
3.5 Sample size determination. .......................................................................................................12
3.6 Sampling technique...................................................................................................................13
3.7. Inclusion and exclusion criteria ...............................................................................................13
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3.7.1. Inclusion criteria........................................................................................................13
3.7.2 Exclusion criteria........................................................................................................14
3.8 Definition of variables...................................................................................................14
3.8.1 Dependent variables ...................................................................................................14
3.8.2 Independent variables.................................................................................................14
3.9 Data collection tools..................................................................................................................14
3.10 Data Analysis and presentation ...............................................................................................14
3.11 Data quality control.................................................................................................................14
3.12 Ethical consideration...............................................................................................................15
3.13 Study Limitations....................................................................................................................15
CHAPTER FOUR...........................................................................................................................16
STUDY RESULTS .........................................................................................................................16
4.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................16
4.2 Socio-demographic data of respondents. ..................................................................................16
4.3. Knowledge about solid waste management. ............................................................................18
4.3.1. Waste generated by the different respondents. ......................................................................18
4.3.2. Need to properly manage wastes...........................................................................................18
4.3.3. Need for sorting waste. .........................................................................................................19
4.3.4. Reason for sorting waste before disposal. .............................................................................19
4.3.5. Sorting waste (N=60)............................................................................................................19
4.3.6. Waste generated by other residents .......................................................................................19
4.4. Solid waste management practices within KTC.......................................................................20
4.4.1. Methods of SWM known to respondents. .............................................................................20
4.4.2. Challenges associated with the use of the above methods ....................................................21
4.5. Challenges faced in solid waste management. .........................................................................21
4.5.1. Participation of the council in SWM and other private organizations...................................21
4.5.2. Activities done by the council in waste management............................................................22
4.5.3. Challenges face by the council in SWM. ..............................................................................22
4.5.4. Proposed solutions to the challenges...................................................................................23
To overcome the challenges, the following were recommended: ...................................................23
4.5.5. Goal of the council on SWM. ...............................................................................................23
4.5.6. Measure to achieve the goal..................................................................................................23
4.5.7. Government assistance to the council in SWM.....................................................................23
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CHAPTER FIVE: ...........................................................................................................................24
DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION .....................................................24
5.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................24
5.2 Discussion.................................................................................................................................24
5.2.1 Socio demographic data. ........................................................................................................24
5.2.2 Knowledge about SWM within KTC.....................................................................................25
5.2.2 SWM practices within KTC...................................................................................................26
5.2.3 Challenges faced in SWM within KTC..................................................................................27
5.2. Conclusion. ..............................................................................................................................28
5.3. Recommendations....................................................................................................................29
Appendix.........................................................................................................................................30
Appendix A (References)................................................................................................................30
Appendix B (Questionnaire) ...........................................................................................................32
Appendix C (Introductory latter) ....................................................................................................39
Abstract Introduction The problem of SWM has become a major problem in the upper areas of developing countries. In Uganda, the menace of urban waste has further been worsened by increasing population. A study was done to assesses the level of knowledge and practices about SWM within KTC, Kapchorwa district in eastern Uganda Methods To achieve the objectives, a descriptive cross sectional study was carried out and waste characteristics, collection, disposal and stakeholder roles and waste management responsibilities were analyzed. Results Results indicate that waste is predominantly biodegradable (66%) generated mainly within households, with no proper collection rate disposed, crude dumping was the major means of disposal used (72.5%). The council is under capacity to handle waste management demands and their services are poor or nonexistent which has led to use of crude dumping which has risk health. The strategy for solid waste management is failing because the community members are not cooperative. Conclusion /Recommendations In conclusion, waste management practices in KTC are poor and they reflect a gap in knowledge about for effective waste management within KTC, community members should be regularly educated on the link between improper solid waste management and disease outbreaks and the Safe SWM practices such as reuse and recycling