An Assessment of the effects of high population density on solid waste management. A case study of Chivhu

Author

Muvuti, Shingirirai

Title

An Assessment of the effects of high population density on solid waste management. A case study of Chivhu

Abstract

The study aimed to assess the effects of high population density on solid waste management in Chivhu, Zimbabwe. The specific objectives were to estimate the waste generation rate and proportions in the overall solid waste, examine the impact of high population density on solid waste generation, and assess the community's knowledge level regarding solid waste generated due to high population density. The study employed a qualitative, descriptive case study design. A sample of 157 households was selected using a systematic random sampling approach. Data was collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that high population density significantly contributed to the challenges in solid waste management in Chivhu. The waste generation rate was high, with the average solid waste generated per day being 2.8 kg per household. The number of people per household was also high, averaging around 6 individuals. The community's knowledge level about the link between population density and solid waste generation was relatively low. The study concludes that high population density in Chivhu directly and significantly impacts solid waste management in the town. Recommendations include improving waste collection services, promoting community awareness and participation in waste reduction and recycling, and investing in sustainable waste management infrastructure to address the growing challenges posed by population growth.

Date

June 2024

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

An Assessment Of The Effects OfOn A Case Study Of

High Population Density

Chivhu
Zimbabwe

Solid Waste Management.

Supervisor

N/A