Assessment of Factors Associated with Improper Solid Waste Management Practices; A Case of Mlali Farmers’ Market Mvomero District, Morogoro- Tanzania

Solid waste management in markets is a global problem. This study was conducted to assess factors associated with improper solid waste management practices at Mlali market in Mvomero district, Morogoro region, Tanzania. The methods used to collect data were observation, in-depth interview, and focus group discussion. The tools for data collection were questionnaires, camera and interview guide for primary data. Document review was used for the acquisition of secondary data. A total of 83 respondents were involved in the study. Respondents were chosen randomly. The findings revealed that inadequate facilities for waste collection and transportation is the main factor associated to poor solid waste management practices at Mlali market. Also lack of compliance to by-laws among the vendors and traders was another associated factor.

Therefore, it is recommended that the management of the market should purchase modern and reliable waste storage and transportation facilities. Enforcement of by-laws and regulations to vendors and traders at the market is needed.