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COMPLIANCE WITH SOLID WASTE SEGREGATION AMONG HOUSEHOLDS IN MUBENDE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, UGANDA
Background: Solid waste production has tripled globally over the past 20 years, and many countries, including Uganda, face challenges with poor compliance with proper waste segregation. This study examined the level of household compliance with solid waste segregation and the factors associated with it in Mubende Municipal Council. Findings are expected to inform interventions that enhance compliance and reduce intestinal infections transmitted by flies feeding on waste.
Methods: A community-based quantitative study was conducted with 399 respondents. Stratified sampling was used to select participants, and data were collected using a researcher-structured questionnaire with both open- and closed-ended questions.
Results: Household compliance with solid waste segregation was low (34.3%). Bivariate logistic regression indicated that motivation for waste segregation was significantly associated with compliance (AOR=11.486; 95% CI: 6.524–20.223; P<0.001).
Conclusions: Household-level motivation plays a key role in promoting proper waste management. Interventions and policies aimed at enhancing motivation are essential to improving compliance with solid waste segregation.
How to Cite This Article
John, S., Christopher, D., Stephen, K., R, M., & R, M. (2026). COMPLIANCE WITH SOLID WASTE SEGREGATION AMONG HOUSEHOLDS IN MUBENDE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, UGANDA. Academic Journal of the School of Graduate Studies, 9(1), 9-14. https://journal.bugemauniv.ac.ug/index.php/AJSGS/article/view/28