Factors Influencing Solid Waste Management Practices: A Case of Masala Market, Ndola District Zambia

Solid waste management remains a major environmental and public health challenge in many developing countries due to rapid urbanisation and inadequate waste management infrastructure. This study assessed factors influencing solid waste management practices among residents and traders at Masala Market in Ndola District, Zambia. A cross-sectional quantitative study design was used, and data were collected from 384 respondents using structured questionnaires. The data were analysed using IBM SPSS version 20, employing descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages.

Solid waste management, waste disposal, urban markets, Ndola, Zambia

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