Household adoption of modern waste management technologies in Ilala Municipal Council, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Abstract

The study explored the factors influencing household adoption of Modern Waste Management Technologies (MWMT) in Ilala Municipal Council. The study aimed at examining the factors influencing household adoption of MWMT, the characteristics of households in Ilala Municipal Council, and the challenges they face in adopting MWMT. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data. A structured questionnaire was administered to a sample of 100 household heads, selected using simple random sampling with the aid of the Yamane formula, in Kivule ward, which was purposefully selected. Logistic regression was used to analyze the factors influencing the adoption of MWMT. The results revealed that age, family size, monthly income, education level (secondary and tertiary), perceived benefits, and economic incentives were statistically significant factors. Challenges to adoption were analyzed descriptively using a five-point Likert scale. The results indicated that informal housing development, irregular waste collection, and lack of education on waste management were the major challenges