Mapping out the solid waste generation and collection models: The case of Kampala City

Kinobe, JoelSwedish University of Agricultural Sciences,Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet,Institutionen för energi och teknik,Department of Energy and Technology,Makerere University (author)

2015-01-21
Informa UK Limited,2015
Taylor & Francis: STM, Behavioural Science and Public Health Titles - No Open Select,2024

This paper presents a mapping of the waste collection systems in Kampala city, using geographical information system (GIS) ArcGIS mapping software. It discusses the existing models of waste collection to the final disposal destinations. It was found that food and yard wastes constitute 92.7% of the waste generated in Kampala. Recyclables and other special wastes constitute only 7.3% of the total waste, mainly because of the increased level of reuse and recycling activities. The generation rate of solid wastes was on average, 582, 169, 105, and 90 tons/day from poor areas, upscale wealthier areas, business centers, and market areas respectively. This tonnage of waste was collected, transported, and disposed of at the city landfill. The study found that in total, residential areas of poor people generate more waste than other categories stated earlier, mainly because of their large populations. In total, there were 133 unofficial temporary storage sites acknowledged by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) but not formally designated, 59 illegal dump sites, and 35 officially recognized temporary waste storage locations. This paper presents large-scale data that can help with understanding the collection models and their influence on solid waste management in Kampala city, which could be used for similar cities in developing countries.

Niwagaba, CharlesMakerere University(Swepub:slu)52721 (author)
Gebresenbet, GirmaSwedish University of Agricultural Sciences,Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet,Institutionen för energi och teknik,Department of Energy and Technology(Swepub:slu)49910 (author)
Komakech, AllanSwedish University of Agricultural Sciences,Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet,Institutionen för energi och teknik,Department of Energy and Technology,Makerere University(Swepub:slu)48798 (author)
Vinnerås, BjörnSwedish University of Agricultural Sciences,Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet,Institutionen för energi och teknik,Department of Energy and Technology(Swepub:slu)48026 (author)
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitetInstitutionen för energi och teknik (creator_code:org_t)
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet

In:Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association: Informa UK Limited65, s. 197-2051096-22472162-2906

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