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The aim is to identify factors influencing solid waste generation and management behavior among households in Bahir Dar city.

January 1, 2018Sustainable EnvironmentOpen Access

Households solid waste generation and management behavior in case of Bahir Dar City, Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia

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The aim is to identify factors influencing solid waste generation and management behavior among households in Bahir Dar city.
Employing stratified and systematic random sampling to select 196 households for data collection.
Using descriptive and econometric analysis, including multiple linear regression to assess predominant factors.
Collecting primary data on waste generation and management services provided to households.
Mean waste generation was 0.22 kg per capita per day, varying by zone: 0.28 kg in the core zone and 0.17 kg in the outer zone.
57% of households had door-to-door waste collection, but only 27% received weekly management services.
69% of households had separate bins for different waste types, with significant correlations to household size and income.

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Examines solid waste generation and management behavior in households, suggesting improvements for municipal services.

Kassahun Tassie (2018) studied this question.

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