Solid Waste Management: The Case of Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem (KEEA) Municipal in the Central Region of Ghana

Abstract

The increase in quantity and complexity of solid waste has been such that there is an adverse effect on our environment. The study sought to determine the solid waste management in Komenda-Edina-Eguafo- Abirem (KEEA) Municipal in the Republic of Ghana.

A sample of 192 respondents including community residents, Assembly workers, ZoomLion workers (waste collection company) and market traders were used in the study. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select the respondent for the study. Questionnaires, structured interview schedule and observation were used to gather information.

Results of the study revealed that plastic, paper and food items are the common types of solid waste generated in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipality. It was recommended that the government should consider engaging some organisations or individuals with expertise in recycling, since solid waste can be recycled to bring about many benefits. Also more sanitation workers should also be employed to support the present work force to clean the municipality.

Keywords: Solid waste, Waste generation, Waste collection