- Title
- Waste management in the informal settlements of Msukaligwa Municipality
- Creator
- Ngema, , Noxolo Nondumiso
- Subject
- Waste disposal in the ground -- South Africa -- Ermelo
- Subject
- Refuse and refuse disposal -- South Africa -- Ermelo Squatters -- South Africa -- Ermelo
- Date Issued
- 2020
- Date
- 2020
- Type
- Thesis
- Type
- Masters
- Type
- MSc
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/10948/46827
- Identifier
- vital:39665
- Description
- This study focused on waste management, and, sought to evaluate the level of awareness on environmental impact of littering in vulnerable communities in the informal settlements of Msukaligwa municipality, in particular at Ward 16 which is Nyibe newly named as New Ermelo. This study was, thus, concerned with how solid waste is managed within the informal settlements. The study arose with the concern that the environment is mostly affected when informal settlements are developed. If informal settlements are less aware of the damage caused by littering and improper waste disposal, the waste management plan of a local municipality becomes ineffective where local communities do not assume their responsibilities for ensuring healthy and safe living environments. A quantitative research design was applied in this study. Population for this research comprised of Msukaligwa Local Municipality, with a study sample drawn from Ward 16 Nyibe households, church leaders, local business owners, and ward councillor. A nonprobability sampling technique for selection of study participants was used, and this technique applied in both households and stakeholders. Data was collected through self-administered survey questionnaires that were statistically analysed, weaving in filed observations, where deemed necessary. The researcher discovered that Nyibe (New Ermelo) community’s level of awareness of the environmental impact of littering is impressively above average. Majority of households’ respondents identified all the negative environmental impact caused by littering in vulnerable communities and the impact is considered a major challenge within Nyibe. Necessary waste disposal infrastructures are not provided at Nyibe leading to people littering on any open land, burning, or throwing solid waste in their family pit.
- Format
- xx, 180 leaves
- Format
- Publisher
- Nelson Mandela University
- Publisher
- Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology
- Language
- English
- Rights
- Nelson Mandela University
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