Solid Household Waste Management in the City of Sabratha Solid Household Waste Management in the City of Sabratha

Abstract

The management of household waste is of great importance due to the risks it poses to both the environment and human health. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of solid household waste management in the city of Sabratha and to identify the mechanisms followed in the collection and transportation of waste within the city. The study revealed that the amount of waste generated is closely linked to demographic growth and the standard of living in the city. In 2006, the population of Sabratha was approximately 23,000 inhabitants, and it is expected to reach around 47,840 by 2030, based on the 2006 growth rate of 3.1%. Consequently, the quantity of waste produced will continue to increase, necessitating the adoption of strategic plans to manage this challenge. Furthermore, interviews conducted with officials from the Public Sanitation Department in the city indicated a shortage of workers, equipment, and machinery, as well as inefficiency in existing resources compared to the needs of the growing population and urban expansion. This has led to the accumulation of waste in the city. In addition, the current landfill site does not meet the required geographical, environmental, or health standards for landfill establishment