The Primary Solid Waste Storage Gaps Experienced By Nairobi Households

Abstract

This study identifies and analyses the solid waste management service gaps and situations in these different socioeconomic setups. The objectives of this study were: (i) To assess households' current bin types; (ii) To assess households' desired bin types; and (iii) To identify the bin gaps experienced by households. A total of 430 households were selected through stratified sampling from dwellings with different social status, as represented by estate to give the quantitative data. The qualitative methods such as key informant interviews, observation surveys, and secondary data were also used. All the 8 divisions in Nairobi were represented, in a ratio proportionate to households from slums, low income, and middle income estates. There is a bin gap of about 15% households needing bucket; 26% excess plastics; and a deficit of 12% households needing but short of metal bins; and a 6% deficit of the 5-10 litre bins; a 13% excess of bins less than 5 litres; 1.6% deficit of 10-15 litre bins, and 14 % deficit of households needing bins larger than 20 litres. 30% of households have heavy to very heavy bins. Entrepreneurs should improve availability of storage bins of correct specification (size, material and make) as preferred by various households. Correct specifications of garbage bins should be designed to satisfy these household needs.

Geoenvironmental Assessment of the Impacts of Ewu-Elepe Dumpsite on Soil and Groundwater Resources at Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria

“…Those who live near dumpsites suffer the most because rubbish has the potential to pollute water, food sources, land, air, and plants ( UN-HABITAT, 2008). Lagos is a city that is becoming more urban while suffering less economic, environmental, and health issues (Afullo and Odhiambo, 2009). Among the difficulties are metropolitan authorities' current inability to manage huge amounts of generated solid waste (UNDP, 2006).…”