固体废物是指由于人类活动而被丢弃的材料。在像埃塞俄比亚这样的发展中国家,快速的城市化导致城镇产生大量的固体废物。因此,它给人类健康带来严重的问题,美学,和环境,特别是在丹吉拉镇。因此,这项研究旨在评估家庭固体废物的特性,数量,和管理实践。2020年1月从73户家庭收集了7天的数据,分为三个收入组。观察,采访,现场测量,排序,和开放式问卷被用作数据收集工具。研究表明,食物垃圾和灰分和灰尘是最主要的部分,包括41.04%和26.18%,分别。还透露,77.88%,12.74%,9.38%的家庭固体废物是可分解的,可回收,和一次性废物,分别。此外,废物成分在收入组之间显示出显著的统计差异,除了金属和杂项组。量化结果表明,人均家庭生成率为0.26kg/天。管理实践评估发现,大多数家庭没有实践综合固体废物管理方案。他们不分青红皂白地处理废物,导致环境污染。这项研究的结果表明,市政当局需要在家庭中提高对适当固体废物管理做法的认识。应用适当的固体废物管理机制并建立组织良好的机构至关重要,该机构将收集城镇中的固体废物并实现循环经济。
Solid waste refers to the material that is discarded because of human activity. In developing countries like Ethiopia, rapid urbanization leads to the production of large amounts of solid waste in towns. As a consequence, it causes severe problems to human health, aesthetics, and the environment, particularly in Dangila Town. Therefore, this study aimed to assess household solid waste characteristics, quantity, and management practices. Data was collected for seven days in January 2020 from 73 households, which were divided into three income groups. Observations, interviews, field measurements, sorting, and open-ended questionnaires were used as data collection tools. The research showed that food waste and ash and dust were the most dominant fractions, comprising 41.04% and 26.18%, respectively. It was also revealed that 77.88%, 12.74%, and 9.38% of household solid waste was decomposable, recyclable, and disposable waste, respectively. Furthermore, the waste components showed a significant statistical difference among income groups, except for the metal and miscellaneous groups. The quantification result indicated that the per capita household generation rate was 0.26 kg/day. The management practice assessment found that most households did not practice integrated solid waste management options. They disposed of waste indiscriminately, leading to environmental pollution. The results of this study suggest that the municipality needs to create awareness among households regarding proper solid waste management practices. It is crucial to apply appropriate solid waste management mechanisms and establish a well-organized institution that will collect solid waste in the town and achieve a circular economy.