Sinthumule, N. I.Mudau, N. V.Mkumbuzi, Sinqobile Helen2018-06-052018-06-052018-05-18Mkumbuzi, S.H. 2018. Investigating the performance of a community based approach to solid waste management: A case study of Nkulumane Suburb in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. . . http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1111http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1111MENVSCDepartment of Ecology and Resource ManagementSolid waste management (SWM) has become an issue of increasing worldwide concern as urban populations continue to rise and consumption patterns change. The health and environmental effects associated with SWM are escalating, predominantly in the perspective of developing countries. The rise in rural-urban migration rates in developing countries has left local authorities overwhelmed and failing to cope with the increase in solid waste. This has led to a shift from conventional systems of solid waste management to contemporary systems such as community based solid waste management (CBSWM). Despite the shift, it seems local authorities in developing countries still fail to manage suburban waste effectively. This study investigated the performance of a CBSWM scheme in Nkulumane, a high-density suburb in Bulawayo. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected, hence a mixed methods approach employed. The study incorporated systematic sampling and purposive sampling in the selection of research participants. Data was collected through qualitative questionnaires, semi structured interviews and field observations. Thematic content analysis and descriptive statistics from SPSS version 25 were used in data analysis. The study revealed that community members from Nkulumane had sound knowledge on what CBSWM entails, however the community members had negative attitude towards CBSWM and traditional notions on SWM had an influence of their perception of CBSWM concepts. The study also revealed that Bulawayo City Council had managed to create employment for the community through a CBSWM scheme. Furthermore, operating expenses of the city council had decreased over the years. The level of environmental awareness had improved in the study area as well. However, Bulawayo City Council has battled with community participation problems, financial constraints and inter-institutional infighting. This study provides a comprehensive report on the performance of the CBSWM scheme in Nkulumane high density suburb, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.1 online resource (xiii, 77 leaves)enCommunity-based solid waste managementDeveloping countriesUCTDEnvironmentPublic healthCommunity participationAttitudesPerceptions363.7285096891Factory and trade waste -- ZimbwabweRefuse and refuse disposal -- ZimbabweSalvage (Waste, etc.) --ZimbabwePollution -- ZimbabweSanitation -- ZimbabweWaste products -- ZimbabweDissertationMkumbuzi SH. Investigating the performance of a community based approach to solid waste management: A case study of Nkulumane Suburb in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. []. , 2018 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1111Mkumbuzi, S. H. (2018). <i>Investigating the performance of a community based approach to solid waste management: A case study of Nkulumane Suburb in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe</i>. (). . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1111Mkumbuzi, Sinqobile Helen. <i>"Investigating the performance of a community based approach to solid waste management: A case study of Nkulumane Suburb in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe."</i> ., , 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1111TY - Dissertation AU - Mkumbuzi, Sinqobile Helen AB - Solid waste management (SWM) has become an issue of increasing worldwide concern as urban populations continue to rise and consumption patterns change. The health and environmental effects associated with SWM are escalating, predominantly in the perspective of developing countries. The rise in rural-urban migration rates in developing countries has left local authorities overwhelmed and failing to cope with the increase in solid waste. This has led to a shift from conventional systems of solid waste management to contemporary systems such as community based solid waste management (CBSWM). Despite the shift, it seems local authorities in developing countries still fail to manage suburban waste effectively. This study investigated the performance of a CBSWM scheme in Nkulumane, a high-density suburb in Bulawayo. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected, hence a mixed methods approach employed. The study incorporated systematic sampling and purposive sampling in the selection of research participants. Data was collected through qualitative questionnaires, semi structured interviews and field observations. Thematic content analysis and descriptive statistics from SPSS version 25 were used in data analysis. The study revealed that community members from Nkulumane had sound knowledge on what CBSWM entails, however the community members had negative attitude towards CBSWM and traditional notions on SWM had an influence of their perception of CBSWM concepts. The study also revealed that Bulawayo City Council had managed to create employment for the community through a CBSWM scheme. Furthermore, operating expenses of the city council had decreased over the years. The level of environmental awareness had improved in the study area as well. However, Bulawayo City Council has battled with community participation problems, financial constraints and inter-institutional infighting. This study provides a comprehensive report on the performance of the CBSWM scheme in Nkulumane high density suburb, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. DA - 2018-05-18 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Community-based solid waste management KW - Developing countries KW - Environment KW - Public health KW - Community participation KW - Attitudes KW - Perceptions LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2018 T1 - Investigating the performance of a community based approach to solid waste management: A case study of Nkulumane Suburb in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe TI - Investigating the performance of a community based approach to solid waste management: A case study of Nkulumane Suburb in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1111 ER -