Characterization of urban waste management practices in developing Asian countries: A new analytical framework based on waste characteristics and urban dimension

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 415-429 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Aleluia ◽  
Paulo Ferrão
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Urban Waste ◽  
Waste Characteristics ◽  
Urban Waste Management ◽  
Waste Management Practices

scholarly journals Urban Waste Management in Post-Genocide Rwanda: An Empirical Survey of the City of Kigali

2021 ◽  
pp. 002190962110354
Author(s):  
Jeffrey NT Squire ◽  
Joseph Nkurunziza
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Service ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Urban Waste ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Service Delivery Systems ◽  
Urban Waste Management ◽  
Waste Management Practices ◽  
The City

African countries are urbanizing rapidly, presenting complex challenges for urban waste management. A compelling nexus between urbanization and waste management can be found in Kigali, the capital and largest city in Rwanda. Since its founding in 1907, the city of Kigali has witnessed steady growth in terms of both population and geographical boundaries. Using mainly qualitative methods, this study provides an empirical survey of waste management practices in post-genocide Rwanda with an emphasis on the city of Kigali, the capital. The study analyzed current regulatory arrangements and legislative instruments, approaches to public cleaning, and minimization, collection, and final disposal of wastes. We found Kigali to be an exceptionally clean city with carefully organized and well-coordinated waste management service delivery systems in place. Conversely, the absence of effective minimization strategies, coupled with a lack of safe treatment and disposal facilities, militate against sustainable waste management.

scholarly journals Managing urban solid waste in Ghana: Perspectives and experiences of municipal waste company managers and supervisors in an urban municipality

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0248392
Author(s):  
Samuel Yaw Lissah ◽  
Martin Amogre Ayanore ◽  
John K. Krugu ◽  
Matilda Aberese-Ako ◽  
Robert A. C. Ruiter
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
Urban Waste ◽  
Waste Management Practices ◽  
Study Setting

Increased population growth and rapid urbanization have resulted in the generation of large quantities of solid waste across major urban cities in Ghana, outstripping local authorities’ ability to manage and dispose of waste in a sanitary manner. This study explored the perspectives and experiences of municipal waste company managers and supervisors in the Ho municipality of Ghana on solid waste management practices. A qualitative inquiry was conducted by adopting a phenomenological approach, using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions for data collection. A total of 35 participants, made up of 12 managers and 23 supervisors took part in the study. Transcribed data were imported into NVivo 11.0 software for coding. Content analysis was applied to analyze all transcribed data using processes of induction and deduction. The results showed that organizational capacity, resources, and expertise; community factors such as socio-cultural beliefs and a low sense of responsibility towards solid waste management among urban residents; contextual factors such as regulations, and weak enforcement all influence and shape the level of efficiency and effectiveness of solid waste management practices in the study setting. The findings suggest that policy frameworks and procedures implemented to curb poor urban waste management practices should be systematic and thorough in order to tackle the issue of solid waste in the study setting and Ghana in general. The nature of the identified issues and challenges requires multidimensional and multilevel interventions to provide sustainable solutions for managing urban waste in Ghana.

Sustainable E-Waste Management in Asia: Analysis of Practices in Japan, Taiwan and Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (04) ◽  
pp. 1650023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Izzat Rasnan ◽  
Ahmad Fariz Mohamed ◽  
Choo Ta Goh ◽  
Kohei Watanabe
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Exponential Increase ◽  
Health Complications ◽  
Waste Management Practices ◽  
Waste Handling ◽  
Governance Infrastructure

The seriousness of e-waste problem is down to three realities: exponential increase in total amount, environmental degradation and health complications. A call for sustainable e-waste management is no longer a utopian ambition but an absolute necessity. In accordance to that, this study aims to evaluate e-waste management practices in three Asian countries: Japan, Taiwan, and Malaysia, and consequently propose recommendations and insights for Malaysia on how to manage e-waste in a sustainable manner. The comparative analysis is conducted based on three central aspects comprising governance, infrastructure, and stakeholders’ participation. The outcome of this study indicates that e-waste management needs to be initiated by comprehensive regulations that are focussed on proper e-waste handling and stakeholders’ accountability. Besides, it has to be accompanied by robust infrastructure where appropriate mechanisms and effective enforcement are taking place. Finally, active participation from relevant stakeholders through involvement, support and compliance is crucial. On the whole, developing a sustainable e-waste management system is not an easy endeavour; it requires sufficient effort, capital, and time while complemented with continuous improvement.

scholarly journals Environmental Impacts associated with solid waste management practices at Alberto Sabogal Sologuren National Hospital, Callao

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Luis Hurtado ◽  
Jhonny Valverde Flores
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
National Hospital ◽  
Waste Management Practices ◽  
Cleaning And Disinfection ◽  
Internal Transport

Today, a large amount of solid waste is generated worldwide, of which only 10% is reused. The amount of solid waste reused is reduced if the waste has some characteristics that make it hazardous, as is the case of hospital solid waste (HSW). To this are added the environmental impacts that the waste and its inadequate handling entails. This research shows the association of solid waste management practices with environmental impacts in the Alberto Sabogal Sologuren National Hospital. For this, segregation, internal transport of solid waste, cleaning and disinfection of the equipment and the availability of personal protective equipment were taken into account. To achieve this, an evaluation of its management was carried out, which was carried out by visiting each of the services and / or environments of the Hospital, a physical characterization of solid waste for seven days where solid waste was identified and quantified. areas and services, an interview with staff working in the hospital center and an identification of environmental factors that are impacted as a result of waste management practices.

Population Growth and Waste Management in Metropolitan Lagos

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Femi O. Omololu ◽  
Akinmayowa S. Lawal
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Population Growth ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
The Public ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Waste Management Practices

This paper examines the influence of population growth on waste generation in Lagos metropolis, African’s most populous urban conglomeration. Using both quantitative and qualitative methods, the study analyses the pattern of household waste disposal, collection and transportation in Lagos State. It also examines the public-private partnership strategy adopted in waste management. The findings show that population growth significantly influences waste generation and management in Lagos metropolis. As the population increased, the volume of waste generated also increased in each LGA of Lagos State. The public-private partnership strategy has been effective in managing waste, but the Lagos State Waste Management Authority oversight was adjudged as less than satisfactory. The paper concludes that intervention is needed in terms of educating the growing population of the Lagos metropolis on the best waste management practices. It highlights the need for a more efficient and effective publicprivate partnership collaboration to solve this perennial social problem.

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