International Journal of Waste Resources

Kabok P Aguko

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• Research Article
  Kachok Dumpsite Characteristics and Its Future – A Third Kenyan City Perspective
  Author(s): Kabok P Aguko, Michael O Oloko, Stephen G Agong and John Odiaga OlooKabok P Aguko, Michael O Oloko, Stephen G Agong and John Odiaga Oloo
  
  47 Counties inclusive of Kisumu were created as regional administrative units by the Kenyan constitution 2010. The County Government immediately redirected Solid Wastes from other county’s townships to be disposed at the existing 2.73 ha Kachok dumpsite. However, the disposal of solid wastes by observation from collection, transportation to dumping has been having challenges. A compelling aim to re-assess the dumpsite arose to determine if it satisfies minimum siting standards, characteristics and potential for the County. Findings show the dump is not properly sited and is at 10% or lower collection rate of the city’s wastes since the 1970’s, it is full beyond capacity/potential and a nuisance. The rate indicates need for improved planning, regulation and enforcement for the city and the county. The average dump composition in the order of plastics, glasses and orga.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2252-5211.1000331

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