Efforts toward Achieving a Healthy Environment in Uganda: An Assessment of Waste Management in Kampala Central Division

Purpose Human activities in household and industries generate an enormous amount of waste material, both organic and non-biodegradable matter, which substantially contribute to land, water and air contamination. The study aims to highlight the possible methods in solid waste management (SWM) and its influence on economy and environment. The paper is an attempt to bring out the necessity of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the management of solid waste. Design/methodology/approach The paper is prepared after an elaborate review of literature connected with SWM. Findings The paper emphasizes the need of SWM and the role of corporate bodies in building a robust system in the management of solid waste, creating a healthy environment to all. Research limitations/implications The paper is entirely based on literature review and reports and not on individual's research. Practical implications The paper has a multi-level faceted approach where real-time practices in different countries have been explored. Social implications This study can enable the collaboration of corporates, scientific community and the municipal local bodies in the area of SWM. Originality/value This paper deliberates on how CSR can be a driving force for a sustainable model for SWM.

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Geotechnical Characterization of soils for Use as Landfill Liner: A case study of soil samples from the Paynesville Sandstone and Farmington River Formation, Liberia

International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology ◽

10.32628/ijsrst18401113 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 70-75

Author(s):

Y. C. Baysah ◽

R. S. Ngumbu ◽

A. K. Fayia ◽

A. S. Moore ◽

J. T. Toe Sr ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hydraulic Conductivity ◽

Waste Management ◽

Liquid Limit ◽

Soil Samples ◽

Natural Material ◽

Sanitary Landfill ◽

Landfill Liner ◽

Mean Values ◽

Healthy Environment ◽

Geotechnical Investigations

In Liberia, waste management is one of the main challenges faced by municipal authorities, environmental technicians and public health practitioners in their quest to maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment. The construction and operation of a sanitary landfill ensures adequate waste management and, by extension, the protection of both the environment and human receptors. This study presents the results of geotechnical investigations conducted on soils from two sedimentary units of Liberia: Paynesville Sandstone and Farmington River Formation. The intent of the study was to assess the suitability of the soil for use as landfill liner. Three soil samples were collected from each of the two sedimentary units and, using B.S 1377 (1990), soils characteristics such as particle size distribution, permeability, liquid limit, plastic limit, plasticity index and hydraulic conductivity were measured and presented as mean values. Hydraulic conductivity of a sanitary landfill liner is the most important parameter to consider in materials selection. The results of hydraulic conductivity obtained from the study showed that only the samples from Farmington River Formation met the USEPA (1994) and CGRM (2007) requirement of ≤ 1x10-9 m/sec suitable for use as landfill liner. The mean soil permeability results for the Paynesville Sandstone and Farmington River Formation were 2.5 mL/hr and 0.05 mL/hr respectively; implying that the samples from the Paynesville Sandstone are more permeable and, thus, more susceptible to leaching and groundwater contamination if used as a bottom liner in a landfill design. Based on the findings of this research, it can be concluded that the sample from the Farmington River Formation is more suitable for use as a natural material for landfill liner. The quality of the sample should, however, be improved by addition of small amounts of bentonite.

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Pengelolaan dan Dinamika Sampah di Desa Ulekan Kabupaten Karawang Di Tinjau Dari Peraturan Daerah Kabupaten Karawang Nomor 9 Tahun 2017 Tentang Pengelolaan Sampah

Wajah Hukum ◽

10.33087/wjh.v5i2.433 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 442

Author(s):

Reonaldy Saputra Hutgalung ◽

Oci Senjaya

Keyword(s):

Waste Management ◽

Research Method ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Empirical Method ◽

Public Works ◽

Public Understanding ◽

Management Process ◽

Healthy Environment ◽

Definition Of

Waste problems in Indonesia will increase due to public awareness of serious waste problems. The problem of waste management is an issue that we must solve together in order to grow a sense of love and concern for a clean and healthy environment. The research method that we use is the empirical method by directly visiting the Karawang Environmental Office, by directly interviewing the head of the UPTD 1 DLHK (Karawang Environmental Service) namely Mr. Luki, asking about providing solutions and the government's own movement to the problem of the waste management process in Ulekan Village. in order to create a quality environment that is healthy and clean. Referring to the definition of waste and its types, it is necessary to handle and manage waste in a good way. Referring to information from the Department of Public Works of Semarang City (2008), waste management can be done with 3R waste management, namely: Reuse (Reuse), Reduce (Reduce), Recycle (Recycle). Given the increasing population growth every day, the waste produced by each citizen will increase and create problems regarding waste that accumulates and is scattered. This is exacerbated by inadequate places and locations for waste disposal, there is still a lack of public understanding of the benefits of waste. Various things have led to a decline in environmental quality which has a negative impact on the community.

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Evaluasi Peran Masyarakat Dalam Pengelolaan Sampah di Desa Wisata Apung Kampung Malahing Kota Bontang

geoedusains: Jurnal Pendidikan Geografi ◽

10.30872/geoedusains.v2i1.529 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 53-60

Author(s):

Ricky Renaldi Eka Taruna Zukhriadi Zukhriadi ◽

Laili Komariyah ◽

Aisyah Trees Sandy

Keyword(s):

Waste Management ◽

Legal Aspects ◽

Household Waste ◽

Research Subjects ◽

Healthy Environment ◽

The People ◽

Analysis Technique ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

Community Roles

Community participation in waste management is an important aspect in creating a clean and healthy environment by evaluating several aspects. This study aims to determine waste management and the constraints faced by the community's role in managing waste on the sea which is reviewed from legal and regulatory aspects. institutional, operational, financing, and the role of the community in managing waste. This research is a qualitative descriptive study, using observation, interview, and documentation techniques as data collection techniques. Determination of research subjects using purposive sampling. The results show that there are no legal aspects that apply, financing aspects, institutional aspects and operational aspects have been carried out quite well, but in the aspect of community roles it is still not implemented well enough because of several obstacles related to work and education level. Evaluation using the Miles and Humberman Analysis Technique occurs grouping in every aspect. Suggestions for the people of Malahing Village to be more concerned about their environment, take part in managing waste, and be able to innovate, training on managing household waste into compost, and so on.

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Smart Garbage Collection and Dumping System using NI my RIO and Arduino

International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology - Regular Issue ◽

10.35940/ijeat.b2318.129219 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 2934-2939

Keyword(s):

Waste Management ◽

Management System ◽

Garbage Collection ◽

Automated System ◽

Time Intervals ◽

Public Places ◽

Waste Management System ◽

Healthy Environment ◽

Labview Software ◽

Regular Time

The key issue in waste management system to ensure healthy environment is Garbage Collection and Dumping In traditional method, at public places garbage bins are placed to collect the garbage, which is usually collected by the garbage collection truck with the help of employed personnel and will be sent to the dumping yard to dump the collected garbage. These bins overflowed frequently before the routine maintenance takes place, which leads to bad order and unhygienic environment causing various life-costing diseases. As this problem is increasing day-by-day, an automated system for effective waste management system is desired which can collect garbage timely without human involvement is proposed and is implemented using NI myRIO, Arduino UNO and NI LabVIEW software. The proposed system consists of two main sub systems- Big Bin and small bin. Big bin moves in a regular predefined path marked as black line in regular time intervals to collect garbage from Small Bins placed in different locations. The proposed system is capable to automate the entire garbage collection and dumping process to ensure healthy environment.

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PRIVATIZATION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF URBAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY ◽

10.25105/urbanenvirotech.v4i2.8219 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 142

Author(s):

Yahya Muhammed Bah ◽

Myrtati Dyah Artaria

Keyword(s):

Waste Management ◽

Solid Waste ◽

New Technologies ◽

Solid Waste Management ◽

Healthy Environment ◽

Negative Impacts ◽

Resources Conservation ◽

Prompt Action ◽

Google Search ◽

Innovative Techniques

Aim: The fundamental rationale for a systematic literature review is to examine opportunities and challenges in the privatization of solid waste management, and share knowledge to spark and inspire a process that will usher in public private partnership to ensure cities are kept clean for habitability. Methodology and Results: A systematic review of the literature using information obtained from different sources was performed. The Google Search Engine was used to search for these articles. During the search numerous combinations of words and phrases were used to ensure articles reflect the most recent knowledge and scholarly works. Only peer-reviewed articles published after 2000 were selected, except extracts perceived to be of fundamental mileage to the study. However, articles published by staunch international organizations working in privatization of solid waste management for years which had produced indefatigable knowledge in the field were stealthily appraised. The privatization of solid waste management has resulted in some successes which include, but not restricted to: effectiveness, cost saving, timely service delivery, access to funding and expansion, quality services, partnership and community participation, cleanliness and healthy environment, jobs creation and better income, elimination of public monopoly and promotion of competition, new technologies and innovative techniques, public sector concentration on supervision, resources conservation and protection from risks; less bureaucracy and prompt action regarding concerns and complaints. Conclusion, significance and impact of study: With a well-thought model and proper public supervision, the privatization of solid of waste management can deliver habitable cities, though not without negative impacts and obstacles.

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INDISCRIMINATE REFUSE DUMPING AND FLOODING IN AMASSOMA COMMUNITY, NIGERIA

African Journal of Health, Safety and Environment ◽

10.52417/ajhse.v1i1.28 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 11-21

Author(s):

E. J. Oleabhiele ◽

D. E. Dotimi

Keyword(s):

Waste Management ◽

Waste Disposal ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Parametric Method ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Effective Control ◽

Chi Square ◽

Healthy Environment ◽

The People ◽

Communal Orientation

Appropriate waste disposal is crucial for a healthy environment and avoidance of health hazards. Environmental problems arising from indiscriminate dumping of refuse needs urgent attention, control and management in Nigeria. This study sought to examine the relationship between indiscriminate refuse dumping and flooding in Amassoma community of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The study was anchored on structural-functionalist theory. The study engaged the survey research design and its population comprised residents of Amassoma community and staff of Bayelsa State Environmental Sanitation Authority. A triangulation of both quantitative and qualitative method of data collection was used. Quantitatively, a sample size of 378 were administered closed ended structured questionnaires which elicited information based on the study’s objectives, while qualitatively, 5 respondents participated in the study’s in-depth interview which allowed for participants to disclose their feelings and attitude more readily about the subject matter. The non-probability sampling technique involving the use of accidental sampling was employed in selecting the study respondents. Quantitative data were analyzed using the non-parametric method of Chi-square, while qualitative data was content analyzed using verbatim quotations. The study findings revealed that there was a significant relationship between the waste disposal habit of the people and flooding and also, between poor waste management and flooding in the study area. It also revealed a significant relationship between drains blocked by refuse dumping and flooding in Amassoma community. The study therefore recommends a communal orientation on the need for proper waste disposal for residents of Amassoma community to ensure positive attitude towards waste management and, effective control of indiscriminate refuse dumping in drains, so as to reduce the incidence of flooding in the community.

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Community-Based Waste Management: Backwater Tourism as a Case Example

Atna Journal of Tourism Studies ◽

10.12727/ajts.18.5 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 85-94

Author(s):

Emilda K Joseph ◽

Tomy K Kallarackal ◽

Bindi Varghese

Keyword(s):

Waste Management ◽

Natural Resources ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Community Level ◽

Management Process ◽

Community Based ◽

Tourist Destination ◽

Healthy Environment ◽

Tourist Destinations ◽

The Future

A healthy environment is essential for the growth of Tourism industry. The future of tourism is inevitably related to the environment. As important natural resources, backwaters should be preserved in a sustainable manner. SWM emerged as an essential for keeping tourist destination clean and livable. This paper analyses the community-based waste management process in one of the famous backwater tourist destinations of Kerala and explains the roles and activities of all stakeholders and their relationship at the community level.

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Managing Attitudinal Constraints towards the Environment: A Panacea for Effective Waste Management in Port Harcourt and Its Environs

Journal of Geography Environment and Earth Science International ◽

10.9734/jgeesi/2020/v24i1030258 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 14-21

Author(s):

G. O. Chukwu-Okeah ◽

T. N. Deekor

Keyword(s):

Waste Management ◽

School Curriculum ◽

Day School ◽

Way Of Life ◽

Environmental Laws ◽

Environmental Challenges ◽

Healthy Environment ◽

Port Harcourt ◽

Global Concern

The management of people’s attitude towards the environment in today’s world has become an issue of global concern as it has been identified as the only way out to achieving a clean, safe and healthy environment. This study examined the waste situation presently in Port Harcourt as well as the constraints to environmental management in Port Harcourt and it was reported that most people have adopted wrong attitudes that impacts on the environment knowingly or unknowingly and hence these overtime have become a way of life that have overtime crept into the society as a lifestyle not minding its attending consequences and as a result puts a limitation to managing environmental challenges. The study also examined environmental and health implications of poor attitudes to waste management and it was discovered that arising from poor attitudes to the environment, the quality of the environment has deteriorated and that this have helped in increasing the spread of communicable diseases among residents and also flooding and other environmental challenges. The study however stated that poor air quality affect human health through adverse health conditions which affects the gastrointestinal linings, respiratory tract diseases and other ill health. Arising from the study enlightenment campaign for all at schools, churches, communities and Local Government levels, adoption and integration of environmental education into the present day school curriculum at all levels and the enforcement of environmental laws on indiscriminate waste disposal will serve as a panacea for effective waste management in Port Harcourt.

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PENEGAKAN HUKUM LINGKUNGAN DALAM BIDANG PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH SEBAGAI PERWUJUDAN PRINSIP GOOD ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE DI KOTA SURAKARTA

Yustisia Jurnal Hukum ◽

10.20961/yustisia.v93i0.3686 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 93 ◽

Author(s):

Rosita Candrakirana ,

Keyword(s):

Environmental Management ◽

Law Enforcement ◽

Waste Management ◽

Legal System ◽

Environmental Governance ◽

Legal Research ◽

Healthy Environment ◽

Community Awareness ◽

The Law ◽

The Government

<h3>Abstract</h3> Waste management still be a problems which not yet solved. This research aims to study the problems in waste management in Surakarta. It was a doctrinal/normative legal research using the statute approach, which then analyzed qualitatively. There are laws correlated to waste management in Indonesia, they are Law number 18 Year 2008 on Waste Management, Law No. 32 of 2009 on the Protection and Environmental Management, and some more. The law enforcement in waste management refers to as known as legal system i.e. structure, substance, and culture. There are two kinds of waste management law enforcement; preventive and repressive way. The effectiveness on the enforcement refers to the combination of structure, substance, and law cultures of the community. The effective law enforcement on waste management also indicates the commitment of the government, both local and national, in applying the principles of Good Environmental Government in order to build community awareness on good and healthy environment. Keywords: Effective law enforcement, waste management <h2>Abstrak</h2> Pengelolaan sampah saat ini masih menjadi permasalahan yang belum terselesaikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji permasalahan dalam pengelolaan sampah di Surakarta. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian hukum doktrinal/normatif dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan. Data dikumpulkan dengan studi kepustakaan, kemudian dianalisis secara kualitatif. Terdapat beberapa peraturan perundang- undangan yang mempunyai korelasi dengan pengelolaan sampah di Indonesia yaitu Undang-Undang No. 32 Tahun 2009 tentang Perlindungan dan Pengelolaan Lingkungan Hidup dan beberapa undang-undang lainnya. Penegakan hukum dalam pengelolaan sampah mengacu pada 3 sistem hukum yang merupakan gabungan dari komponen-komponen yaitu struktur, substansi, dan budaya. Selain itu berkaitan dengan penegakan hukum dalam pengelolaan sampah dapat dikaji dari 2 sisi yaitu penegakan hukum secara preventif dan represif. Penegakan hukum dalam pengelolaan sampah juga menjadi sebuah perwujudan pemerintah maupun pemerintah daerah dalam menerapkan prinsip Good Environmental Governance dengan tujuan akan menumbuhkan kesadaran bagi masyarakat akan lingkungan hidup yang baik dan sehat. Kata kunci : penegakan hukum, pengelolaan sampah

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