Abstract:
Solid waste management plays a critical part in effective waste management still, the practice remains at a low position in developing countries like Ethiopia. The aim of this study was assessing practices, challenges and opportunities of solid waste management in the Addis Ababa, a case of Addis Ketema sub-city ,Ethiopia. A survey was conducted with 180 participant workers systematically. Data was gathered through focus group conversations, interviews, and field observation. The collected quantitative data were coded, and statistically analyzed using descriptive statistics in SPSS.The data analysis revealed that only 30 % households collect and separately store solid wastes.Whereas 70% of societies don’t separately store solid wastes. Recycling and composting rates were estimated to be 5%. The recycling and composting sector remains largely underdeveloped due to poor domestic recycling and composting infrastructure and incentives. Factors which affect the solid waste management practice were:sex, age, educational status, average monthly income, and occupation were found to be associated with solid waste management. Additionally,lack of household awareness, Clear policy, sanitation rules, Organizational capacity, Collection frequency, Proper collection systems, Lack of waste management facilities.The practice of solid waste management of most households were poor and not reached to expected level. Further efforts are needed to mitigate the problem of inadequate waste management practices in Addis Ketema sub city by creating awareness among communities and stakeholders
