Evaluation of Current Status of Household Solid Waste Management in Misrata City, Libya

Abstract

Pollution via Household Solid Waste (HSW) remains a significant issue in Libya. The incompetence of the Public Company of Cleaning Services (PCCS) in managing HSW resulted in poor hygiene in the city due to the accumulation of waste in the public. Incinerating these wastes resulted in a polluted atmosphere due to the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG). These aforementioned factors prompted researchers to analyze the planning and development of waste management. We personally observe Misrata, Libya, to determine the current situation and obtain relevant data. Questionnaires were distributed to 400 residents of the city to evaluate the current state of Household Solid Waste Management (HSWM). Interviews were held with the person-in-charge of HSWM in the city, such as the (PCCS) in Misrata. Photographs were taken to document the visits. The results confirmed that most residents are dissatisfied with the cleanliness and performance level in the city. The presence of illegal dump sites, burning HSW in housing areas, and the spread of HSW on the streets confirmed this. This confirms that there is an urgent need to improve (HSWM), and private companies should play a big role in decreasing the burden of (PCCS), thus increasing the level of cleanliness of the city.