Assessment of Community Participation in Solid Waste Management in Lindi Municipal Council, Tanzania

The study examined determinants of community participation in solid waste management in Lindi Municipal Council, Tanzania. The results of the first objective found that majority (92%) of household members were willing to pay for solid waste management services. Female were more willing to pay by (94%) in comparison with males (88%). In the second objective, 87 (64%) respondents reported that motivating factors to pay for solid waste management services was for them to make their environment clean. The other findings indicated that respondents 79 (59%) were not satisfied with the services of solid waste management provided by Lindi Municipality. Further findings revealed that (88%) of the penalties imposed on those who breach solid waste laws and regulations agreement were weak. It is recommended to community and all the stakeholders to cooperate in participation and willingness to pay for solid waste management services. Further, the Municipalities, Ministries of the Environment, Health and Social Services, Education, Water and energy resources, Policy makers, NGOs, CBOs, as well as private-public partnerships (PPPs) must collaborate in coordination, facilitation, monitoring and evaluation on solid waste management in Tanzania. There should be a separate department to deal directly with waste management in the country to enhance effectiveness.