Abstract:
Solid waste management is critical issue faced by urban areas worldwide. The rapid increases
of population size, urbanization and industrialization resulted in increased generation of solid
wastes. Consequently, solid wastes and its management became major public health,
environmental and socio-economic concern.This study aimed to investigatethe solid waste
management system and associated risk factor of the environment, public health and socio economic aspects;in the case of Adama city administration, OromiaRegional State, Ethiopia.
The study design was based on identifying representative kebeles with varying waste
management practices namelyGoro, Bedatu and TadechaArara. A total sample size of 398 target
population were selected. In the study the primary data sources were used which collected via
questioner survey, interviews and field observation. Datawas analyzed and presented using
frequency, percentages,mean, tables, graphs and charts.The study has shown that,among the
respondents, 50.3% claimed that their environment is unclean. 87.1% and 36.3% of residents
were suffered by most prevalent diseases of respiratory infection and diarrhea respectively.
Inadequate service coverage, lack of public awareness, scientifically designed landfills and
minimal cooperation among stakeholder are among the challenges for inadequatesolid waste
management in Adama city administration. The study has also indicated that there is high
environmental and health impact due to inadequate solid waste management system of the
Adama city. Residents were exposed to bad smells and different communicable diseases such as
respiratory infection, diarrhea, typhoid and allergy. As a result solid wastes made the
environment not attractive and unsafe to live in. The needs for participatory waste management
plan and awareness creation for the communityby the city administration are indispensable.
