Factors Influencing Solid Waste Management Practices and Challenges in Awi Administrative Zone, Northwestern Ethiopia.

IF 2.6 3区 生物学 Q3 BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
BioMed Research International Pub Date : 2025-01-29 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1155/bmri/1311674
Belsti Atnkut, Atalaye Nigussie, Bulti Kumera, Alemu Tsega, Fekadu Tiruneh, Wondwosson Kibrie Minale, Fentanesh Anemut, Ewunetu Tazebew, Baye Terefe, Amare Fassil, Getaneh Gebeyehu, Tess Astatkie
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Background: Effective management of solid waste, generated as a result of human activities, is crucial. However, improper solid waste management seriously threatens the environment and public health in developing countries including Ethiopia. Objective: This study is aimed at assessing the status of solid waste management practices and identifying key factors in Awi Administrative Zone, Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study design was used to collect the data and then analyze using descriptive statistics and logistic regression modeling. The survey was conducted in select kebeles (wards) (administrative subdivisions) of Injibara, Dangila, and Chagni towns, using two-stage sampling techniques. Primary and secondary data sources were utilized. The per capita waste generation rate was calculated based on the total solid waste generated in kilograms per total family size of households per year. Results: The per capita per day solid waste generation rates for Injibara, Dangila, and Chagni were 0.443, 0.456, and 0.487 kg/capita/day, respectively. The composition of household solid waste mainly consisted of biodegradable and nonbiodegradable materials. It was concluded that a significant proportion of household solid waste comprised biodegradable organic matter, which could be efficiently recycled or decomposed through microbial activity. Of the households, 40.6% had access to door-to-door solid waste collection service, and 35.9% and 26.2% of the households disposed their solid waste on riverside bridge/drainage lines and roadside/open land, respectively. The regression analysis showed that the head of the household's age, family size, monthly income, solid waste selling practice, solid waste reduction practice, awareness of solid waste disposal rules, frequency of household cleanup campaign participation, and awareness of the impacts of improper solid waste management on the environment and human health were significantly associated with improper solid waste management practices. Conclusion: The study revealed poor performance in solid waste management in the study area, attributed to factors such as inadequate collection system design and schedule, open burning of refuse, substandard condition of the final dumpsite, and lack of community awareness leading to illegal dumping. Recommendations: Based on the findings of the study, we recommend that the town municipality strengthen its door-to-door solid waste collection service and distribution of communal bin containers, conduct environmental assessments for better dumpsite selection, and implement a community-based waste management system to ensure sustainable solutions and continuous education on proper solid waste management practices.

影响埃塞俄比亚西北部Awi行政区固体废物管理实践和挑战的因素。
背景:对人类活动产生的固体废物进行有效管理至关重要。然而,固体废物管理不当严重威胁着包括埃塞俄比亚在内的发展中国家的环境和公共健康。目的:本研究旨在评估埃塞俄比亚Awi行政区固体废物管理实践的现状并确定关键因素。方法:采用基于社区的横断面研究设计,收集资料,采用描述性统计和logistic回归模型进行分析。调查是在因吉巴拉、丹吉拉和查尼镇选定的kebeles(区)(行政分区)进行的,采用两阶段抽样技术。使用了主要和次要数据源。人均废物产生率是根据每户家庭每年产生的固体废物总量(以公斤计)计算的。结果:因吉巴拉、丹吉拉和查格尼的人均日固体废物产生率分别为0.443、0.456和0.487 kg/ d。生活垃圾的组成主要由可生物降解材料和不可生物降解材料组成。综上所述,生活垃圾中有相当一部分是可生物降解的有机物,可以有效地回收利用或通过微生物活动进行分解。其中,40.6%的住户有上门固废收集服务,35.9%和26.2%的住户将固废弃置在河桥/排水管道和路边/露天土地上。回归分析表明,户主的年龄、家庭规模、月收入、出售固体废物的做法、减少固体废物的做法、对固体废物处理规则的认识、参与家庭清洁运动的频率,以及对固体废物管理不当对环境和人类健康影响的认识,与固体废物管理不当的做法显著相关。结论:研究区固体废物管理表现不佳,主要原因是收集系统设计和进度不完善,垃圾露天焚烧,最终垃圾场条件不合格,以及社区意识不足导致非法倾倒。建议:根据研究结果,我们建议该镇市政当局加强上门固体废物收集服务和公共垃圾箱的分配,进行环境评估以更好地选择垃圾场,并实施以社区为基础的废物管理系统,以确保可持续的解决方案和关于适当固体废物管理实践的持续教育。
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BioMed Research International
BioMed Research International BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY-MEDICINE, RESEARCH & EXPERIMENTAL
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6.70
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1942
审稿时长
19 weeks
期刊介绍: BioMed Research International is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies covering a wide range of subjects in life sciences and medicine. The journal is divided into 55 subject areas.
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