Solid waste management practices in Nakasongola town council, Uganda

Andama, Charles Ajuni

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dc.contributor.author	Andama, Charles Ajuni
dc.date.accessioned	2025-03-23T08:35:16Z
dc.date.available	2025-03-23T08:35:16Z
dc.date.issued	2024-10
dc.identifier.uri	https://pub.nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/1276
dc.description	A Dissertation Submitted to the School of Sciences in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Award of a Master of Science Degree in Natural Resources Management of Nkumba University	en_US
dc.description.abstract	This research explores the dynamics of solid waste management practices, categories, and influencing factors among residents of Nakasongola Town Council. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, incorporating surveys, interviews, and observations to gather comprehensive data. Findings reveal diverse categories of solid waste, emphasizing organic waste as predominant. However, the current waste management practices are sub-optimal, characterized by inadequate segregation and inefficient storage. Factors such as household size, proximity to waste facilities, age, and gender significantly influence residents' waste management behaviors. Statistical analyses, including regression and ANOVA, provided insights into the relationships and significance of these factors. Open burning emerged as the predominant practice, with a high percentage of 56.3%. Statistical analysis underscored its significant association, featuring a low p-value of 0.0021, a high AOR of 6.4091, and a substantial chi-square value of 16.87. Similarly, the usage of Waste Management Companies, reported by 16% of respondents, demonstrated a significant association with the studied factors. This was corroborated by a low p-value of 0.0256, a relatively high AOR of 3.8098, and a significant chi-square value of 9.650. Tailored interventions, public awareness campaigns, and collaborative efforts among stakeholders to enhance waste management practices are recommended. This research serves as a foundation for future studies, encouraging further exploration of innovative waste management strategies at the household level and the effectiveness of integrated waste management approaches.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Nkumba University	en_US
dc.subject	Solid waste management	en_US
dc.subject	Nakasongola town council	en_US
dc.title	Solid waste management practices in Nakasongola town council, Uganda	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US