Abstract:
This research evaluates solid waste management in Kigali City's Gasabo District, specifically focusing on Remera Sector, Nyabisindu Cell. The study aims to identify the types of waste generated, assess the collection and disposal processes, and suggest the improvement of waste management practices. The methodology used include, literature review, questionnaire surveys, and field observations. During the survey, data was collected on demographics, waste types, and management practices. In addition to the survey, qualitative data was collected. The findings indicate that most respondents were coming from the private sector. Concerning the education, the majority of respondents have primary or secondary level. Households are responsible for generation of organic waste. In terms of waste management Waste collection takes place on weekly basis by a company called CESCO Ltd. The common packaging materials are non-specified items and/or bags. While over half of the respondents didn’t face any challenge, some respondents estimated that the transportation fees is very high. The study concludes that Nyabisindu Cell faces other challenges including inefficiency in waste collection, and other environmental impacts. This study recommends the service in charge should work hard to improve waste security, think about waste recycling programs, enhancement of hygiene at deposit sites, increasing of collection frequency, upgrading transportation vehicles, and fostering competition among waste management companies for a better environmental and community health outcomes.
