Solid waste management 4 solid waste management in other urban centers of ethiopia are under the jurisdiction of municipal division of health. The technique of multistage random sampling has been employed to draw 350. As a result of globalization, the quantity and generation rate of solid waste in africa have increased tremendously and this calls for the need to salvage the situation before it gets out of hand. The repi landfill gas project in addis ababa demonstrates. Assessment of solid waste management practices and the role of public participation in jigjiga town, somali regional state, ethiopia. Development management of addis ababa university in partial.
The two countries have a close relationship and as a result many german ngos are found in ethiopia 8. The article analyses whether conditions are in place for an improved solid waste management system and for partnerships between the informal recycling sector and the city administration in addis. Solidwaste management, the collecting, treating, and disposing of solid material that is discarded because it has served its purpose or is no longer useful. Solid waste management solid waste refers here to all nonliquid wastes. Pdf challenges and opportunities in municipal solid waste. A facilitybased mixedmethods study was conducted between august 7 and 20, 20, in addis ababa city. The ever increasing amount of solid waste sw generated which is exacerbated by lack of proper waste management system is of growing concern worldwide and in major cities in developing countries due to its social, economic and environmental implications. Pilling the first layer of organic waste matter 16. The inadequate solid waste management system has rendered. Solid waste can create significant health problems and a very unpleasant living environment if not disposed of safely and appropriately. Lecture notes solid and liquid waste management for health extension workers esayas alemayehu jimma university in collaboration with the ethiopia public health training initiative, the carter center. Background major city profile ycapital city of ethiopia yseat of the african union and the united nations economic commissions for africa.
Practices of solid waste management by municipality and. Ethiopia as a result of the ppiaf study pdf, in 2007, ethiopian passed the solid waste management proclamation no. Feb 19, 2020 the situation in jimma is typical of many towns in ethiopia. Waste management the aim of sustainable waste management is to reduce waste formation and to use resources more efficiently and rationally, ensuring that the waste of one sector is used as a raw material in another sector. The mean annual willingness to pay for solid waste management from double bound elicitation method was greater than from open ended elicitation method. Although, ethiopia ratifies solid waste management on plastic bags, the proclamation doesnt clearly indicate the adverse effects of plastic water bottles after their use. Solid waste management is a challenge for the cities authorities in developing countries mainly due to the increasing generation of waste, the burden posed on the municipal budget as a result of the high costs associated to its management, the lack of understanding over a diversity of factors that affect the different stages of waste management and linkages necessary to. In general this does not include excreta, although sometimes nappies and the faeces of young children may be mixed with solid waste. Chapter 5 waste management in ethiopia web a colby. Solid waste anything that is neither liquid nor gas and is discarded as unwanted solid waste management the collection, transportation, storage, recycling, or disposal. Sep 12, 2019 improper solid waste management swm is a major public health and environmental concern in the urban areas of many developing countries such as asella town. Pdf waste management in the case of bahir dar city near.
Even though the overall goal of urban solid waste management is to collect, treat and dispose of solid waste generated by all urban dwellers, 30%60% of all the urban solid wastes are uncollected, and less than 50% of the population is served monyoncho, 20. This includes modern technology, sorting facilities for recycling and collection of municipal solid waste and the opening of a new landfill site under best practice management standards. Improving municipal solid waste management system in addis ababa, ethiopia iii. The aim of this study was to assess the status of swm in asella town. The plant incinerates up to 1,400 tonnes of waste every dayroughly 80 per cent of the citys rubbishsupplying the. Currently, municipal solid waste is increasing in both quantity and composition throughout the world ma and hipel 2016. This is very small compared to about the per capita. Solid waste situation in adama city administration adama is one of the fastest growing cities both interms of physical areas and population. Solid waste management challenges for cities in developing. Comparison of solid waste management practices by income level 5 2. Read this article to learn about types, sources, effects and methods of solid waste management.
Study of policies and regulations for waste management in china and potential for application in the u. Result of the questioner and interview showed that t he municipal of the town together with the. For planning purposes, the addis ababa municipality uses an average house hold solid waste per capita per day solid waste generation rate of 0. Increasingpopulationlevels,thrivingeconomy,rapidurbanization,andtheriseincommunityliving standards have greatly accelerated the municipal solid waste generation rate in developing countries minghua et al. Last year, the country transformed the koshe dump site, the only landfill in addis ababa, into a new wastetoenergy plant, the first such project on the continent. It is estimated that the amount of solid waste per capita is around 500 kilograms per year. Introduction olid waste refers to the refuse, the solid and semi.
The study was aimed at determining the levels of various heavy metals present in the soil and leachate of the addis ababa solid waste dumpsite and its potential ecological and public. A rapid needs assessment of health care waste management hcwm was essential to identify gaps and to make recommendations for a pilot project for a publicprivate partnership in health care waste management ppphcwm in addis ababa city. Nevertheless, if not systematically and scientifically sited and managed properly, it will result in environmental and socioeconomic problems. Regulations are inadequately enforced and swm does not seem to be a priority. Pdf municipal solid waste management in addis ababa. Conclusions the study highlighted the inadequacies of addis ababas existing solid waste collection system, which collects less than 40 per cent of the waste generated. Sep 24, 2019 in recent years, ethiopia has become a regional leader in solid waste management. This session looks at how towns like jimma can adopt the principles of integrated solid waste management to move their waste management systems further up the hierarchy and reduce the risks of damaging peoples health and the environment. Even though solid waste management has become a major public health and environmental concern in urban areas of ethiopia, only 2% of the population receive solid waste management services. A particular focus is given to literature which pertains to the management of municipal solid waste msw. Addis ababa to improve solid waste management practices.
It defines solid waste management as the process of collecting, storing, treatment and disposal of solid wastes in such a way that they are harmless to humans, plants, animals, the ecology and the environment generally. Improper solid waste management swm is a major public health and. This study deals with analysis of the citys current municipal solid waste management problems, opportunities and existing solid waste management practices. Waste management in ethiopia is problem that affects water quality and health. Efficiency of municipal solid waste management service. Addis ababa, the capital city of ethiopia suffers from poor solid waste management. Suitable solid waste disposal site selection using. This country study is primarily focused on major solid waste and landfill management practices in ethiopia. This has to include development plans for improving sustainable sanitation and disposal of the sewage system, and adopt the best practices of waste management for the citylake tana. The survey was conducted in bole and akaki kality subcity.
Solid waste laws and regulations public private partnership. Assessment of the pollution status of the solid waste. Assessment of status of solid waste management in asella town. All municipalities except addis ababa and certified urban centers are mandated by proc. In addis ababa the awareness of the community members about solid. Issues and challenges of solid waste management practices in. Siting solid waste disposal is an extremely difficult task mainly due to the fact that the selection process involves many factors and strict regulations.
Solid waste management swm in an urban area is a complex activity that involves the collection, transportation, recycling, resource recovery and disposal of solid waste generated in an urban area. The plant incinerates up to 1,400 tonnes of waste every dayroughly 80 per cent of the citys rubbishsupplying the capital with 25 per cent of. One technique or method is inefficient and cannot encompass all components of a solid waste management system. Data and information on waste characterization and quantification including future trends, and assessment of current solid waste management system for operational stages provide the basis for developing a concrete and locality. Ethiopia is facing rapid urbanization leading to overcrowding and the development of. In the early 2000s, the german government decided to assist the ethiopian waste management system.
Waste generation projections for 2025 by region 10 5. Overview of addis ababa city solid waste management system february 2010 addis ababa ethiopia. In early 2005, china made one of largest statesponsored. Households age, size, income, education and amount of solid waste generated as well as bid value, were key determinants of solid waste management improvement. Municipal solid waste is composed of different wastes generated by households and different institutions such as schools, hospitals, slaughter houses and public.
University of science and technology, murthal, sonepat, haryana professor, department of architecture, m. Improving solid waste management in addis ababa, ethiopia. Pdf solid waste recycling in addis ababa, ethiopia. Municipal solid waste generation and disposal in robe town. Problems of solid waste management in indian cities vijay kumar, dr r. Each region or urban administration shall set its own schedule and, based on that, prepare its solid waste management plan and report of implementation. Ababa, bahir dar, and other cities in ethiopia for ways to improve waste management practices. France alone has 126 waste toenergy plants, while germany has 121 and italy 40. In recent years, ethiopia has become a regional leader in solid waste management.
The plan and report referred to under sub article 2 of this article shall be consolidated based on the solid waste management plans and implementation reports of the lowest administrative units. Germany and ethiopia, in 1905, began diplomatic relations. The primary objective of this study is to assess solid waste management practices of bahir dar city. Ppt solid waste management powerpoint presentation. Addis ababa city solid waste management agency swm core process subcity. Assessing the current status of solid waste management of. Improper disposal of municipal solid waste can create unsanitary conditions, pollution, and outbreaks of disease. This study attempts to describe the aspects of solid waste management swm in adama, one of the fast urbanizing cities in ethiopia, and.
Pdf municipal solid waste management in addis ababa tekahun. This study attempts to describe the aspects of solid waste management swm in adama, one of the fast urbanizing cities in ethiopia. The town of debre berhan is currently using dumping site that has not been selected. Incineration and other high temperature waste treatment systems are sometimes described as thermal treatment. Assessment of solid waste management practices and the. Pdf current solid waste management practices and problems in. Transportation of solid waste to the secondary locality storagecommunity bins 4. Solid waste management is a global issue that is a growing source of concern in developed and developing countries due to increase urbanization.
The plan and report referred to under sub article 2 of this article shall be consolidated based on the solid waste management plans and. Establishment of medicines waste management and disposal system in ethiopia. Jigjiga city, like other cities in developing countries, faces problems associated with poorly managed solid waste operation. Figure 16 improved waste management systems in addis ababa. None of the cities has an integrated solid waste management system. Assessment of status of solid waste management in asella. This process reduces the volumes of solid waste to 20 to 30 per cent of the original volume. Lucia short term operations at ciceron solid waste disposal site. Currently in ethiopia, solid waste management is growing. Current waste generation per capita by income level 10 6. Lastly, based on its findings, it proposes a method to improve the waste management system in addis ababa, ethiopia. Improper disposal of municipal solid waste can create unsanitary conditions, and these conditions in turn can lead to pollution of the environment and to outbreaks of vectorborne disease. Therefore, an integrated solid and liquid waste management practice should be implemented for the city lake tana basin and also for the surrounding environment.
A particular focus is given to literature which pertains to the management of municipal solid waste. Ethiopia enhances environmental protections through waste. Waste incineration is popular in europe, where nearly one quarter of all municipal solid waste is incinerated. The problem of solid waste management and people awareness.
Solid waste, which is a consequence of daytoday activity of human kind, needs to be managed properly. Solid waste management is a polite term for garbage management. Like its european counterparts, the reppie plant operates within the strict emission limits of the european union. This method is useful for disposal of residue of both solid waste management and solid residue from waste water management.
The problem of solid waste management and people awareness on. As long as liumans have been living in settled communities, solid waste, or garbage, has been an issue, and modern societies generate far more solid waste than early humans ever did. Municipal solid waste management in dessie city, ethiopia. An introduction to environmental waste management concerns in hospitals a hospital selfaudit form to copy and use in each department a page of best management practices and information about toxic substance substitution. Oct 11, 2019 solid waste management is defined as the discipline associated with control of generation, storage, collection, transport or transfer, processing and disposal of solid waste materials in a way that best addresses the range of public health, conservation, economic, aesthetic, engineering, and other environmental considerations. Making a business of waste management article pdf available january 2007 with 5,565 reads how we measure reads. Solid waste management, the collecting, treating, and disposing of solid material that is discarded because it has served its purpose or is no longer useful. Last year, the country transformed the koshe dump site, the only landfill in addis ababa, into a new waste toenergy plant, the first such project on the continent. Household willingness to pay for improved solid waste.
Nov 24, 2017 waste incineration is popular in europe, where nearly one quarter of all municipal solid waste is incinerated. Addis ababa, like other cities in developing countries, faces problems associated with poorly managed solid waste operation. According to socio economic profile report june 2016, the. Study session 11 integrated solid waste management. Purpose of this paper is to assess the municipal solid waste management mswm system and resident practices towards municipal wastes in dessie city of ethiopia. Assessment of solid waste management practices in bahir dar. Ethiopian environment and forest research institute, p. Challenges and opportunities in municipal solid waste. Hence the solid waste from the study area is representative of the type of waste generated by about half of the households in the city. Study of policies and regulations for waste management in. A communitybased crosssectional study design was used to assess the status of improper swm and associated factors in asella town.