Determinants of sustainable solid waste management in Jimma City, Southwest Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exponential urban growth has led to a significant increase in solid waste production, making solid waste one of the most significant issues faced by urban spaces in developing countries. This rising volume of solid waste has led to pressing public health and environmental concerns, such as water, soil, and air pollution, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and the spread of diseases. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the sustainable solid waste management practices and challenges in Jimma City, southwestern Ethiopia.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study design was employed in this study. Quantitative data and solid waste samples were collected between 01/01/2024 and 01/03/2024 via stratified random sampling from 820 participants in Jimma City, Southwes

SUBMITTER: Degefa GH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12469378 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature