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Factors influencing solid waste generation and composition in urban areas of Tanzania: The case of Dar-es -Salaam

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dc.creator Senzige, Jonas Petro
dc.creator Makinde, Daniel Oluwole
dc.creator Njau, Karoli
dc.creator Nkansah-Gyeke, Yaw
dc.date 2019-07-04T07:38:01Z
dc.date 2019-07-04T07:38:01Z
dc.date 2014-07-30
dc.date.accessioned 2022-10-25T09:24:40Z
dc.date.available 2022-10-25T09:24:40Z
dc.identifier 2328-5699
dc.identifier doi: 10.11648/j.ajep.20140304.11
dc.identifier http://dspace.nm-aist.ac.tz/handle/123456789/343
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/95655
dc.description Research Article published by Science Publishing Group
dc.description Solid waste characterisation study was carried in Dar-es-Salaam to quantify the waste generation rates and composition. By studying solid waste generation trends for three socioeconomic statuses, it was found that the solid pa capita generation rate decreases with decreasing socioeconomic status. Solid waste compositions also exhibited variations due to socioeconomic status. It was also found that solid waste generation and population and GDP growth are positively correlated. Furthermore, a comparison of the results with data from previous studies and data from other urban centres in East Africa indicated that solid waste composition in Dar-es-Salaam has been changing over time. This article presents the findings and elucidates factors influencing solid waste generation and composition.
dc.format application/pdf
dc.language en_US
dc.publisher Science Publishing Group
dc.subject Population Growth
dc.subject Solid Waste Generation and Composition
dc.subject Socioeconomic Status
dc.subject GDP Growth
dc.title Factors influencing solid waste generation and composition in urban areas of Tanzania: The case of Dar-es -Salaam
dc.type Article


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