WASTE DISPOSAL PRACTICES THAT INVOLVE COMMUNITIES
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Title
WASTE DISPOSAL PRACTICES THAT INVOLVE COMMUNITIES
Creator
JONAH MUGUTI
RITTAH KASOWE
TONDERAI M. CHIUNYE,
TAURAI L. CHINYANGANYA
Description
The aim of the study was to explore challenges faced by local authorities in the management of solid wastes, and to
establish the kind of linkages that exist between the ratepayers and local authorities. The study also focused on
discovering what information needs exist among urban ratepayers about waste disposal. A descriptive survey design
was used and involved informants from Bindura Municipality. These included council officials, ratepayers and the
business community. The main questions of pursuit were:
• What challenges face the town in its efforts to dispose of solid wastes?
• What information about waste disposal do ratepayers of the town have?
• What linkages should exist between local authority and ratepayers to ensure effective waste disposal?
The data collected were transcribed and themes developed in line with existing theories. Percentage frequencies were
also computed for the quantitative data. It was hoped that the results of the study would help to create baseline
knowledge for funding proposals in waste management. Community participation will also encourage entrepreneurs to
play a meaningful role in the town’s waste management programmes
establish the kind of linkages that exist between the ratepayers and local authorities. The study also focused on
discovering what information needs exist among urban ratepayers about waste disposal. A descriptive survey design
was used and involved informants from Bindura Municipality. These included council officials, ratepayers and the
business community. The main questions of pursuit were:
• What challenges face the town in its efforts to dispose of solid wastes?
• What information about waste disposal do ratepayers of the town have?
• What linkages should exist between local authority and ratepayers to ensure effective waste disposal?
The data collected were transcribed and themes developed in line with existing theories. Percentage frequencies were
also computed for the quantitative data. It was hoped that the results of the study would help to create baseline
knowledge for funding proposals in waste management. Community participation will also encourage entrepreneurs to
play a meaningful role in the town’s waste management programmes
Publisher
Greener Journal of Environmental Management and Public Safety
Date
2013
Files
Collection
Citation
JONAH MUGUTI
et al., “WASTE DISPOSAL PRACTICES THAT INVOLVE COMMUNITIES,” ZOU Institutional Repository, accessed July 6, 2025, https://ir.zou.ac.zw/items/show/273.
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