Community perceptions on the impacts of Solid Waste Management on Human Health and the Environment in Sub-Saharan African Cities
A study of Diepsloot, Johannesburg, South Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21540922 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ngonidzashe Mangoro (0000-0002-5171-9889, University of the Witwatersrand), Nzalalemba Serge Kubanza (0000-0003-0039-4399, University of the Witwatersrand, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 1214-1233 |
| Publication date | 2023-11-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Development Southern Africa (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0376-835X • E-ISSN: 1470-3637 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/0376835x.2023.2219698 |
| OpenAlex | W4378801586 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 17 |
This paper examines community perceptions of the impact of solid waste management (SWM) on human health and the environment in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, South Africa. It is argued that poor SWM has negative impacts on human health and the environment. Using semi-structured telephonic and one-to-one interviews with members of a community of Diepsloot and environmental non-governmental organisations involved in SWM in Diepsloot, it finds that mismanagement of solid waste affects human health and the environment. The consequences of this situation include respiratory disorders among the people and the destruction of aquatic habitats and reduction of the bullfrog population, among other negative impacts. This situation is a result of the community’s collective ignorance on SWM issues and poor service delivery. The results highlight the need to improve service delivery and a change in community attitude towards SWM in Diepsloot, which will reduce the impact of SWM on human health and the environment
Business · Community health workers · Economic growth · Economics · Environmental health · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Geography · Health services · Human health · Perception · Population · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management · Medicine · Municipal Solid Waste Management · Psychology · Urban and Rural Development Challenges
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |