Abstract:
The management of solid household waste is a big problem in the city of Cotonou. This study
aims to take stock of the management of solid household waste in Cotonou after three terms of
decentralization practice. The methodological approach is based on documentary research, field
surveys, data processing. The field survey involved 2 officials of COGEDA, 50% of heads of
SMEs, 4 officials of the DST (Town Hall / Cotonou) and 5 officials of the waste management
and sanitation company in "Grand Nokoué". The application of this methodology produced the
following results:
Taking into account decentralized urban management mechanisms, from 2001 to 2019, the
option chosen by municipal authorities in terms of solid waste management is to "do-do" with
obligation of results. It is based on two basic principles, which are participatory and shared
management. The amount of waste produced per day in Cotonou is 1000 kg, and the removal
rate is 500 kg. Indeed, 85% of the waste produced in Cotonou is convertible against 15% which
is ultimate waste. The 2nd, 7th and 13th arrondissements do not have waste collection points.
Also, of the 15 regrouping points available to the city, 5 are not functional. The districts that
produce more waste in Cotonou are the twelfth which ranks first with 58,408.23 kg followed by
the sixth with 44,937.02 kg. The third and thirteenth occupy the third and fourth place with
respectively 41,748.73 kg and 40,851.46 kg |
