Waste disposal practices at Winneba an investigation into residents’ attitudes

Abstract

The study aimed to investigate Winneba residents’ attitudes towards waste disposal. It analysed the underlying factors affecting effective solid waste disposal in the municipality and suggested possible measures to tackle the problem. The design used by the researcher for the study was a survey research design. It is a report that is concerned with findings on societal issues, phenomena or problems and trying to make some suggestions and recommendations that are aimed at improving, minimizing or halting the issue, phenomena or problem. Generally, the researcher made use of questionnaires, interviews and observation as instruments in the collection of data. During the research activity, the following key findings were established.  Inadequate skip supply for storing waste.  Lack of routine collection of waste.  The peoples’ attitudes towards waste generation and its disposal is not the best as many people throw of rubbish indiscriminately in the environment.  Inadequate resources for waste management institutions to effectively collect the waste generated. To effectively tackle the problems enumerated, the following measures are recommended: provision of adequate skips and dustbins, regular collection of waste, proper management of landfill, adequate resourcing of waste management institutions and adequate monitoring and education of residents.