Situational Analysis of Solid and Liquid Waste Management in the City of Addis Ababa: The Case of Ten Kebeles
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2008-07
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A.A.U
Abstract
The study was generally intended to examine the current situation of Addis Ababa
city solid and liquid waste management service in ten sample kebeles. The objective
is to examine the current situation of waste collection, transportation and disposal
practice. To attain this objective, data were gathered using primary and secondary
sources as well as from field observation. The primary sources were households;
taxi drivers; street children; beggars; AASBPDA; AAWSA; AARA; and AACEMA using
questionnaire and unstructured interview. The secondary data sources were
AASBPDA; AACSC; AAFEDB; AACEMA; previous researches; records and other
sources. Data were also obtained from field tour to selected areas. Data obtained is
presented, interpreted, analyzed and discussed.
It is found that the city waste disposal system is dumping on land. The public
throws and drains waste into open places, drainage system and water bodies, which
would be a cause for bad odor, environmental pollution, flooding, potential area for
breeding of insects, and the possible spread of diseases. Current waste collection,
transportation and disposal practices are unable to keep pace with the waste
generation rate. The high rate of urbanization is not backed with corresponding
socio-economic development. For instance, the increasing generated waste in the
city has not been accompanied by adequate sanitation facilities and management
systems. Infrastructural facilities are not sufficient and inadequate access and high
cost to basic services. These service deficiencies are accumulated year after year,
which cause enormous backlog. The backlog, so vast and interrelated, requires huge
capital to ameliorate.
Thus in addition to use available opportunities, it will be better to pay attention and
check for: proper allocation and relocation of waste containers; the suitability,
proximity and convenience of communal containers to users; timely transportation
and safe disposal of waste; proper services of sewage, storm water and solid waste
management which are fundamental to the health and welfare of residents.
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Situational Analysis, Liquid Waste