Using Gis in Dumping Site Selection: a Case Study of Homa Bay Town

Abstract

This study explored solid waste management and suitable dump site selection using GIS in Homa-Bay town. Solid Waste management (SWM) is an environmental global issue which is a major problem in the world today. Many towns and urban centres that have rapid urbanization and population growth inevitably face the challenges of selection of suitable solid waste dumping sites Rapid technological development, which has increased consumption, is also a contributing factor to rapid solid waste generation. The project focused on the following areas of solid waste management in Homa-Bay town: efficient and economical collection methods, identification and allocation of proper dumping sites and relocation of dumping bins for users. To achieve optimal waste management system, GIS was used as an effective tool in selecting suitable disposal sites in Homa-Bay town.