Impact of solid waste disposal on the environment: acase study of Kitezi landfill Kampala Uganda
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2011-02
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Kampala International University, School of engineering and applied science
Abstract
The objectives of the study were to find out the impacts of solid waste disposal in the environment. The methods used in sold waste displease, challenges faced and to come up with recommendations on effective solid waste disposal at kitezi landfill. Data was subjected to a number of stages that collectively added up to the whole process of data analysis, where results from observation and interviews were tested. The results indicated that garbage delivered at the site were not being monitored so as to determine what was disposed of at the landfill and there was no sorting of wastes such as polyether bags, the landfill produces many nuisances like oduur. Open burning of wastes should not be permitted; proper covering of wastes should be emphasized at the landfill.
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This research report is submitted to the school of engineering and applied science as a requirement for the a ward of a bachelor of science degree in environmental management of Kampala University
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Solid waste disposal, Environment:, Kitezi landfill, Kampala