{"id":72033,"date":"2024-05-03T16:19:30","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T16:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/a-closer-look-at-practices-challenges-of-waste-management"},"modified":"2024-05-03T17:42:47","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T17:42:47","slug":"a-closer-look-at-practices-challenges-of-waste-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/a-closer-look-at-practices-challenges-of-waste-management","title":{"rendered":"A closer look at practices, challenges of waste management"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Efforts to sort waste at the household level have made significant strides in recent years, driven by growing awareness of environmental issues and the need for sustainable waste management practices.<\/p>\n

According to a 2022 publication by the Ministry of Infrastructure, \u2018National Integrated Solid Waste Management Strategy\u2019, sorting at the source remains a challenge nationwide, despite guidelines existing for this practice.<\/p>\n

The publication indicates that a few waste collection companies transport sorted wastes within the City of Kigali. Generally, the practice of separation at the source amongst households is lagging, among other appropriate waste management practices.<\/p>\n

At the household level, Marguerite Uwimana, a Kigali resident, expressed that regarding waste separation, she finds it difficult to allocate time and resources to separate waste effectively.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know separating waste is important, but honestly, with all the daily responsibilities of taking care of my family and tending to housework, it\u2019s hard to prioritise. Plus, we do not really have the proper bins or guidance on how to do it efficiently.\u201d<\/p>\n

Moreover, she emphasised the need for support and incentives from local authorities on waste management. \u201cIf there were programmes or initiatives to provide us with the necessary tools and information on facilitating household waste separation, I think more families like mine would participate.\u201d<\/p>\n

Uwimana\u2019s situation reflected a common challenge faced by different people, where access to waste management infrastructure may be limited.<\/p>\n

Epimaque Kalisa, owner of a bakery shop, highlighted a crucial challenge faced by many small businesses that lack resources and support for proper waste separation.<\/p>\n

Despite recognising the importance of waste separation, Kalisa explained that the absence of necessary tools and incentives makes it impractical for them to implement such practices.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn my bakery, waste is generated in various forms, including plastic packaging and food leftovers. However, without adequate means provided by waste management companies, separating these different types of waste becomes a burdensome task,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdditionally, without clear guidance or incentives from these companies, it\u2019s challenging for small businesses like ours to prioritise waste separation over other pressing operational needs,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Paulin Buregeya, Chief Executive of Company for Protection of Environment and Development (COPED), said there have been challenges from all three key players; waste generators, collectors, and regulators.<\/p>\n

\u201cWaste generators, comprising households, companies, and other entities, lack the necessary equipment for waste segregation. Meanwhile, waste collectors, primarily companies responsible for waste collection, face a significant obstacle due to a shortage of trucks. Specifically, the scarcity of trucks capable of handling organic and plastic waste poses a major challenge,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

According to Buregeya, there is a crucial need for investment to ensure that collectors have the necessary tools, especially trucks, to efficiently manage different types of waste.<\/p>\n

Additionally, he acknowledged the challenges faced by waste regulators, citing a shortage of suitable waste separation sites.<\/p>\n

\u201cRegulatory bodies have struggled with a lack of designated sites for waste segregation. However, they have set up two new sites that will soon facilitate the separation of organic waste for soil enrichment and plastic waste for material valorisation. We will be executing this in July of this year,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Dismas Karuranga, a pollution and waste policy specialist at the Ministry of Environment, highlighted the collaboration between the Government of Rwanda and international partners on the project \u2018Waste to Resource\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project was undertaken in conjunction with the Government of Luxembourg spearheaded by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). It is operating in Kigali at Nduba Landfill. We are building a facility there to sort waste. Additionally, GGGI is supplying equipment to assist people across different parts of Rwanda in separating waste at home,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Karuranga emphasised that their efforts extend further through another project, the \u2018Waste and Circular Economy\u2019 initiative.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project receives crucial support from the German Ministry of Environment, enhancing our capacity in various aspects to safeguard the environment. It operates across the country, where we have trained environmental and sanitation staff on waste separation techniques.\u201d<\/p>\n

He mentioned the successful implementation in districts like Muhanga, Bugesera, and Rwamagana, noting that trained personnel will further educate citizens on waste management practices.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition to our initiatives, we actively engage communities during Umuganda community service, addressing various topics to educate citizens. Collaborating with the Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC), we emphasise waste separation at the household level. Our goal is to sustain this project for 2-3 years,\u201d he elaborated.<\/p>\n

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