Urban Solid Waste Management in Ghana: an Assessment of Zoomlion’s Approach to Waste Management in the Wa Municipality

Type Journal Article - Journal of Environment and Earth Science
Title Urban Solid Waste Management in Ghana: an Assessment of Zoomlion’s Approach to Waste Management in the Wa Municipality
Author(s)
Volume 3
Issue 12
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2013
Page numbers 73-79
URL http://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEES/article/view/8874
Abstract
Waste management has become a major challenge confronting rapidly growing economies, urban cities and
developing countries including Ghana. Notably, poor waste management systems, inadequate equipment militate
against efficient waste management. The objective of this paper is to examine the approach employed by
Zoomlion in ensuring effective solid waste management in the Wa municipality. Interviews, questionnaires and
focus group discussions were used to collect data. The study adapted an interpretivist approach in research using
exploratory research strategy. The targeted population was 11,369 people with a sample size of 386 and a 5%
margin of error. Tables, charts and percentages were employed in the analysis of data. Communal containers
comprised the leading method of waste collection. Also, the conventional method of waste management and use
of illegal dumping site was the practice with Zoomlion. The study thus recommended the composting of
putrescible waste and move toward an integrated approach to waste management.

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