| dc.description.abstract | The quantity and characteristics of urban solid waste are a
result of the interconnectedness of diverse factors at play
including social, economic, and environmental factors. These
directly influence the choice of management practice at the
household or community level. Understanding these
relationships can help policymakers and urban planners
develop more effective waste management strategies. This
study aimed at assessing solid waste generation and
composition in Bungoma county urban centers to inform on
strategies for effective management of urban waste. The study
was carried out in Bungoma County urban centers, specifically
Bungoma town, Webuye, Kimilili, Kapsokwony, Chwele, and
Sirisia townships. The study applied a stratified sampling
technique to select the urban and peri-urban centers while
random sampling was used to select respondents in residential
dwellings, business people, urban residents, and officers from
government institutions including public health and
environment, water, and natural resources were interviewed.
Ancillary data was collected using questionnaires and
interview schedules while historical data was obtained from
the Bungoma County Department of Environment and used to
validate observed data. Data was analysed using descriptive
and inferential statistics and summarized using tables, charts,
and graphs. Our findings show that the highest waste was
generated from residential homes, commercial, and municipal
services. In terms of composition, biodegradable waste had the
highest proportion, followed by plastics and glass waste.
Population growth could be a key factor in the increased
generation of the waste. | en_US |
