Institutional Barriers to Community Participation in Solid Waste Management in Iringa Municipal Council, Tanzania

Mwanahamis Hussein; Given Msomba; Frank Phillipo

doi:10.37284/eajenr.8.3.3822

Mwanahamis Hussein University of Iringa
Given Msomba, PhD University of Iringa
Frank Phillipo, PhD University of Iringa

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37284/eajenr.8.3.3822

Keywords: Barriers, Community, Community Participation, Solid Waste, Solid Waste Management

Share Article:

Abstract

This study investigated the institutional barriers to community participation in Solid Waste Management (SWM) in Iringa Municipality, Tanzania. It focused on institutional barriers that hinder proper participation of community members in SWM, employing quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study adopted a cross-sectional design, Focus Group Discussions, interviews, and questionnaires for data collection with a sample size of 100 heads of households from eight wards. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 20 was used for quantitative data analysis, while content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data. The study found that the institutional barriers to community participation in SWM are the weak implementation of legislation and regulation related to SWM and poor support from local government leaders in all activities related to SWM. These institutional barriers make it difficult for the community to attain SWM. It is recommended that the LGA should reinforce those laws and the regulations related to SWM and provide support when needed to the community to attain sustainable SWM. Furthermore, LGA staff are recommended to perform their roles and responsibilities regarding SWM according to their laws, regulations and guidelines to ensure sustainable SWM

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Abdullah, H., Abd Majid, Z., Abdul Hamid, S. H., & Aizat, W. C. (2017). Analyzing the Effectiveness of Legal Instruments in Solid Waste Management: A Case Study of Malaysia. Sustainability, 9 (12), 2252.

Abubakar, I. R., Maniruzzaman, K. M., Dano, U. L., AlShihri, F. S., AlShammari, M. S., Ahmed, S. M. S. & Alrawaf, T. I. (2022). Environmental sustainability impact of solid waste management practices in the global South. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(19), 12717.

Akong’o, M. A., Abila, J., & Agalo, J. (2021). An Exploratory Study of Community Involvement in Communication for Sustainable Solid Waste Management: A Study of Migori County, Kenya. Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 11(5). https://doi.org/10.7176/jees/11-5-04.

Al Ahad, M. A., Chalak, A., Fares, S., Mardigian, P., & Habib, R. R. (2020). Decentralization of solid waste management services in rural Lebanon: Barriers and opportunities. Waste Management and Research, 38 (6), 639–648. https://doi.org/10.1177/073 4242X20905115.

Alimoradiyan, H., Hajinezhad, A., Yousefi, H., & Giampietro, M. (2024). Fostering community participation in sustainable municipal solid waste management at multiple scales in Tehran, Iran. Results in Engineering, 22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102174.

Bandara, S., & Samarasinha, G. (2020). The Concept of Environmental Leadership: The Case of Solid Waste Management SWM in Balangoda Municipal Council in Sri Lanka. Open Access Journal of Environmental and Soil Sciences, 5(5). https://doi.org/1 0.32474/oajess.2020.05.000225.

Brotosusilo, A., Nabila, S. H., Negoro, H. A., & Utari, D. (2020). The level of individual participation of community in implementing effective solid waste management policies. Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management, 6(3), 341–354. https://doi.org/10.22034 /gjesm.2020 .03.05.

Chisanga, A., Saul, S. T., Daka, S., Masebe, E., Mulenga, R., Banda, D., Kabangasheshe, M., Chimwala, M., Mukupo, F., Kachinda, W., Simpokolwe, K., Chirwa, E., Chakolwa, G., Kaonga, V., Katunga, M., Nyahoda, I., & Mwansa, P. (2024). Community Engagement in Solid Waste Management: An In-Depth Analysis of Household Participation and Practices in Chelstone Township in Lusaka, Zambia. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, VIII(IV), 2168–2194. https://doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2024.804147.

Dos Muchangos, L. S., Tokai, A. & Hanashima, A. (2015). Analyzing the structure of barriers to municipal solid waste management policy planning in Maputo city, Mozambique, Environmental Development, http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1016/j.envdev.

Evans, L. (2020). Barriers to Effective Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries [Loughborough University]. https://doi.org/10.17028/rd.lb oro. 13079231.v1.

Hondo, D., Arthur, L., & Gamaralalage, J. P. (2020). Solid Waste Management in Developing Asia: Prioritizing Waste Separation.

Indirwan, D., Riskiyani, S., & Syafar, M. (2024). Strategy and Availability of Stakeholder on Community Empowerment in Decentralization Waste Management in Makassar. TWIST, 19(3), 875–881. https://doi.org/10.528 1/zenodo.10049652#301.

Juma, E. A. B., & Kendi, E. B. (2015). Access to information about solid waste management: Implications on residents’ attitudes in Eldoret Municipality, Kenya. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, 8(1), 771. https://doi.or g/10.4314/ejesm. v8i1.4s.

Kaza, S., Yao, L. C., Bhada-Tata, P., & Van Woerden, E. (2015). What a waste: A global review of solid waste management. World Bank.

Kofi, A. S., Kwame, B. M., Kwabena, A. W., Francis, G. S., Christopher, A.-G., Richard, A. K., & Asabre, A. C. (2023). Challenges of Public Participation in Solid Waste Management at Nkanfoa Landfill Site in the Cape Coast Municipality of Ghana. Journal of Sustainable Development, 16(5), 63. https://doi.org/10.5539/jsd. v16n5p63.

Kubanza, N. S. & Simatele, M. D. (2019). Sustainable solid waste management in developing countries: a study of institutional strengthening for solid waste management in Johannesburg, South Africa. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management Volume 63.

Kumar, A. & Agrawal, A. (2020). Recent trends in solid waste management status, challenges, and potential for the future Indian cities–A review. Current Research in Environmental Sustainability. sciencedirect.com.

Manya, C. M. S., Khan, M. M., & SeyoumLeta. (2017). Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices in Juba City, South Sudan, Challenges and Practical Considerations: A Review. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, 11(10), 13–25. https://doi.org/10.9790/2402-1110021325.

Meena, M. D., Dotaniya, M. L., Meena, B. L., Rai, P. K., Antil, R. S., Meena, H. S., Meena, L. K., Dotaniya, C. K., Meena, V. S., Ghosh, A., Meena, K. N., Singh, A. K., Meena, V. D., Moharana, P. C., Meena, S. K., Srinivasarao, Ch., Meena, A. L., Chatterjee, S., Meena, D. K., Meena and R. B. (2023). Municipal solid waste: Opportunities, challenges and management policies in India: A review. Waste Management Bulletin, 1(1), 4–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wmb.2023.04.001.

Mbuligwe, S. E. (2022). Institutional Solid Waste Management Practices in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Dar es Salaam City, Tanzania. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 35(3), 193-210.

McAllister, J. (2015). Factors Influencing Solid-Waste Management in the Developing World. All Graduate Plan B and other Reports. 528. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/gradreports/528.

Mengistu, M. A., & Alemie, T. A. (2018). Legal and Political Challenges in Municipal Solid Waste Management: A Case Study of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 135, 332–342.

Mutobe, B., Mubanga, K. H., & Nchito, W. S. (2022). Residents’ Participation in Solid Waste Management in Solwezi District, Zambia. Journal of Environment, 2(1), 19–38. https://doi.org/10.47941/je.778.

Mwakaje, S. G., Mtalo, D. J., & Ahmadi, L. (2019). Municipal solid waste management challenges in Tanzania: A case study of Dar es Salaam City. Journal of Waste Management.

Mwakalila, S., Mwegoha, W., and Silayo, V. C. (2018). Solid waste generation and composition in Iringa Municipality, Tanzania. International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis, 6(2), 27-34.

Ngowi, A. V. F., Maeda, D. N., Watanabe, C., Honda, R., & Ohtsuka, R. (2019). Municipal solid waste management challenges and proposed solutions: A case of Iringa Municipality, Tanzania. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, 21(6), 1470-1480.

Olukanni, D. O., Pius-Imue, F. B., & Joseph, S. O. (2020). Public perception of solid waste management practices in Nigeria: Ogun state experience. Recycling, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/recycling5020008.

Oni, K. E., & Awe, O. O. (2018). Legal Frameworks for Waste Management in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Three African Countries. Waste Management & Research, 36(12), 1150–1158.

Rangeti, I., Tendere, T., Guzha, E., & Gwisai, R. D. (2018). Community Participation, the Missing Link towards Sustainable Solid Waste Management: Lessons from Bindura Town, Zimbabwe. Greener Journal of Social Sciences, 8(2), 018–028. https://doi.org/10.15580/GJSS. 2018.2.050516085.

Ray, M. & Rahman, M. (2016). An overview of legal framework for waste management system in India with special allusion to SWM rules. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies (IJIMS). Volume 4, No.1,13-19.

Rizvi, S. A., Batool, E., & Mohsin, A. (2021). Analyzing Barriers Faced by Government Institutions Regarding Solid Waste Management in Karachi. Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review, 5(II), 405–424. https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2021(5-ii)2.32.

Salsabila, L., Ariany, R., & Koeswara, H. (2024). Fostering Community-Led Waste Management Through Dynamic Governance: A Case Study of Batam City. Journal of Home Affairs Governance, 16(1), 187–200. https://doi.org/10.21787/jbp. 16.2024.187-200.

Serge Kubanza, N., Matsika, R., & Magha, C. G. (2022). Exploring the role of local authorities and community participation in solid waste management in sub-Saharan Africa: a study of Alexandra, Johannesburg, South Africa. Local Environment Journal.

Sewak, A., Deshpande, S., Rundle, S., Zhao, F. & Anibaldi, R. (2021). Community perspectives and engagement in sustainable solid waste management (SWM) in Fiji: A socioecological thematic analysis. https://www.scie ncedirect.com/science/article /abs/pii/S0301479721015176.

Tajkir-Uz-Zaman, A. K. M. (2024). Assessment of Solid Waste Management Practices in Rural Bangladesh: A Case Study of Citizen Participation. Research in Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries, 10(3), 301–318. https://doi.org/10.3329/ralf.v10i3.71000

The United Republic of Tanzania (2022). Population and Housing Census Report. National Bureau of Statistics, Ministry of Finance, Dar es Salaam.

Thi, H. H., Hong, H. N. T., Thu, T. B. T., Van, T. T., Quang, T. D., & Hoai, T. N. T. (2024). Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior in Household Solid Waste Management in Northern Vietnam. Civil and Environmental Engineering, 20(1), 505–525. https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2024-0039.

UNEP. (2018). The state of solid waste management. Assessed on August 22, 2024 from https://www.unep.org/explore- topics/resource-efficiency/what-we-do/cities/solid-wastemanagement#:~:text=The%20dispersal%20of%20debris%20pollutes%20ecosystems%20and%20dangerous%20substances%20from.

UNEP. (2024). Global Waste Management Outlook 2024. Assessed on July 11, 2024 from https://www.unep.org/ietc/resources/report/global-waste-management-outlook-2024.

URT. (2024). Iringa Municipal Council Statistical Data for Health and Environment Plan.

Verzosa, R. C., Katipunan, F. J. M., Lumangyao, J. G. B., & Antonio, E. S. (2024). Solid waste management awareness and practices in coastal communities. Davao Research Journal, 15(3), 60–77. https://doi.org/1 0.59120/drj. v15i3.247.

World Bank. (2018). What a Waste? A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to 2050. World Bank Publications.

World Bank. (2023). Tanzania - Second Phase of Sustainable Rural and Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Program Project. Retrieved on July 2017 from https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents- reports/ documentdetail/346591581085663527/tanzania-second-phase-of-sustainable-rural-and-small-towns-water-supply-and-sanitation-program-project.

World Bank. (2023). Tanzania - Second Phase of Sustainable Rural and Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Program Project. Retrieved on July 2017 from https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents- reports/docume ntdetail/346591581085663527/tanzania-second-phase-of-sustainable-rural-and-small-towns-water-supply-and-sanitation-program-project.

Yukalang, N., Clarke, B., & Ross, K. (2017). Barriers to Effective Municipal Solid Waste Management in a Rapidly Urbanizing Area in Thailand. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14(9), 1013.