MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

By: Khalif Barkhadle
Digital Journalist

Published On: 17th October 2024

The county governments are expected to implement the minimum requirements
across the waste management cycle;

Waste collection

1. Ensure that the waste collection areas are zoned;

2. Ensure timely and regular collection of all solid wastes either through door to door
collection or from centralized collection points;

3. Ensure waste collection facilities such as skips, bulk containers, and waste cubicles
are regularly emptied and do not become eye-sores;

Waste transportation
4. Ensure that all the collected waste is transported using NEMA licensed vehicles to
designated disposal sites.

Waste disposal site
5. Ensure there is a designated site(s) for waste disposal

6. Ensure that the disposal site is secured with a fence and a gate manned by a county
government officials to control dumping and spread of waste outside the disposal
site.