5.2. Recommendations
The major problem encountered during this study was lack of
some of the required data that may improve the quality of the final result.
Ground water levels of the recommended suitable sites were not measured because
of costs involved, lack of technical equipment required for that functionality,
and time. Soil types map was missing while (Sadek, El Fadel, & El Hougeiri,
2001) emphasize that in the selection of a site for MSW land-filling, special
care has to be given to the underlying foundation soil and bedrock
characteristics: geologic structure, soil type, existing fractures, and so on.
The starting point is a geologic map of the study area showing the geologic
characteristics, the chronology of a bedrock formation and lithology.
The recommendations for future urban planning and further
research are the following:
1. Establish a solid waste management structure that improves
MSW collection; transportation, treatment and disposal.
2. Conduct further studies, including a comprehensive
Environmental Impact Assessment, to establish the suitability of 04 potential
landfill sites in Mururu Sector and 01 potential site located in Gihundwe
Sector.
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3. Launch public education and awareness campaign on safe
waste handling and disposal methods given that 50% of the population relies on
compost pits while 40% of ordinary households on the farms.
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