Determinants of Household Solid Waste Generation Rate in Gondar Town, North West Amhara, Ethiopia

摘要

Most developed countries recognized that household waste is very crucial for survival in addition to securing the safety of the environment and human health. However, developing countries like Ethiopia, let alone use its economic benefits, because of various reasons are dumping wastes in unauthorized sites, which easily expose to harsh hazards, like environmental pollution and health problem. The purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting the waste generation rate of households in Gondar town of Maraki sub-city from October 21, 2020 to December 2nd, 2020. Community-based cross-sectional was conducted. Data were collected from 196 households, which were selected through simple random sampling from five kebeles (stratum). The Obtained data were analyzed using SPSS Version 20. Multiple linear regression was done to identify the independent predictors of household-based waste generation rate. The results from the multiple linear regression models revealed that Age, marital status, occupation, ownership, sex, education level, and family size significantly (p 0.05) contribute to the household generation rate. The average generation rate of households in Maraki sub-city was 3.94 kg/capita/week. In conclusion: The current study revealed that household waste generation was high in the study area. Age, marital status, occupation, ownership, sex, education level, and family size were found to be associated with household waste generation. Therefore, the town municipality must develop an appropriate waste management plan and implement it properly.