Siting Study to Identify Sites for Development of Sanitary Landfill in Kisumu County
Name of Client: Kisumu Urban Project (KUP)
Narrative Description of Project: The main objective of the study was to identify suitable sites for a sanitary landfill in Kisumu. The sites identified had to fulfil three conditions:
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- Adequate Capacity for waste
- Requirement for daily coverage of waste
- Control of negative impacts on public health and environment
Description of Actual Services Provided by Our Staff: The specific tasks performed included the following:
- Determine service area and land requirements (in relation to waste generated) for siting a sanitary landfill site which achieves economies of scale and cost-efficiency in the transportation of waste
- Identify and assess three (3) sites that meet the site selection criteria
- Recommend two (2) candidate sites that meet most of the selection criteria
- Carry out an environmental scoping and economic analysis comparing the two (2) candidate sites
- Conduct exhaustive community sensitization and participation throughout the process
Country: Kenya
Location within Country: Kisumu County
Start Date: 2015
Completion Date: 2015