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International master ’ s program in environmental science-LUMES Environmentally based treatment of solid waste in urban and semi urban areas of Cameroon

Rapid urbanisation of many towns in Cameroon and the associated growth of industry and services are key features of economic development. The population of Cameroon has risen drastically over the past few years. Such a rapid population growth with uncontrolled development can seriously degrade the urban environment, placing enormous strain on the natural resources and sustainable development. One of the most important environmental consequences of the process of urbanisation in Cameroonian towns is the immense and ever growing amounts of solid wastes, most of which remain uncollected and are dumped on vacant land or into gutters, from where the waste is washed into water bodies, resulting to a negative impact on the environment. The poor quality of the services provided in terms of solid waste collection and disposal is the issues of concern. If an efficient solid waste collection management is to be achieved, then waste reduction, reuse, waste recycling, biological treatment and grass root education/sensitisation of the community would be essential components of a sustainable urban waste management system, both in terms of job creation and an improved environment. If recycling and reuse are to flourish and generate employment especially in the informal sector, while protecting the environment, then there is need to enhance the technical and management capacity of both the local councils and the ministry of urban affairs. The active participation of the community will also be very crucial.