KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

BY
BAGUMA RICHARD KIIZA
19/U/EMD/154/GV
 Background
• Waste management is a significant challenge
in developing countries
• This is attributed to; inadequate
infrastructure, lack of funding, and limited
public awareness contributes to poor waste
management practices (Hoornweg et al.,2015)
• In many developing countries such as
Uganda, waste is often disposed of in open
dumps such as Landfills or burnt in open air.
• This has serious consequences that include
environmental pollution, public health
hazards, and greenhouse gas emissions
(NEMA, 2018).
Case : Kampala city
• Being the center for most businesses and the most
densely populated, is at the greatest risk of
mismanagement of waste (KCCA, 2018).
• Resident population is over 1.5 million which
doubles during the day to about 4 million (KCCA,
2021)
• In 2011, the government established KCCA, in an
endeavor of making Kampala environmentally safe
and clean (KCCA, 2012).
• Kampala generates more than 2000 tons of garbage
daily. About half of it is safely disposed of at the
Kiteezi landfill implying a collection efficiency of
only 50%. The remining 50% waste possess danger
to public hygiene and health (MoH Uganda, 2017).
KCCA is working within its means to establish
better waste collection and disposal methods and at
the heart of this endeavor is the Landfill in Kiteezi.
 OBJECTIVES
Main objective
Specific objectives
• To assess the feasibility 1. To Examine the role of the informal waste
of designing and building
management sector, including waste
a self-powered pickers and their integration in the formal
nonrecyclable garbage waste management system.
incinerator in Kiteezi 2. To Assess the financial and institutional
landfill and the challenges in implementing sustainable
neighboring solid waste management practices, and
communities. identification of potential funding
mechanisms and policy frame work.
 Project scope
• This study aims to assess the feasibility of
implementing a self-powered nonrecyclable
garbage incinerator at the Kiteezi Landfill, as
a sustainable solution to the escalating solid
waste volumes and the associated air
pollution.
• The study will focus on evaluating the
technical, environmental, economic, social
and governance aspects associated with the
proposed incineration system
• The goal is to provide valuable insights and
recommendations for sustainable waste
management strategies in the region.
• The study will employ a comprehensive
methodology, including literature review, site
visits, stake holder engagement, environmental
monitoring, and financial analysis.
• By examining the technical feasibility of the
incinerator, the study will assess its
compatibility with the existing waste
management infrastructure at Kiteezi Landfill.
• Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) will
evaluate air emissions, ash disposal and
potential greenhouse gas reduction. This will be
to ensure that the proposed system aligns with
sustainability goals.
• Economic viability will be assessed by
considering investment costs, operational
expenses and the long-term revenue savings.
 Justification
The proposed research on management of
solid waste through incineration is
Justified in the following ways:
• Environmental Impact: Kampala
City often faces significant challenges
in managing solid waste, leading to
adverse environmental impacts.
Research can identify innovative and
sustainable waste management
strategies to minimize pollution,
reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and
protect ecosystems.
• Public Health: Inadequate solid waste
management practices pose severe health risks
in Kampala City. Research will assess the
impact of improper waste disposal on water and
air quality, disease transmission, and overall
public health. It can provide insights into
effective waste management systems that
prevent health hazards and improve sanitation
conditions.
• By conducting research in these areas, valuable
insights shall be gained to inform policy-
making, developing sustainable waste
management strategies, and contribute to the
overall improvement of solid waste
management in Kampala City, which approach
can be extended to cover Kampala
Metropolitan