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TitleHouseholds’ willingness to pay for improved solid waste collection services in Kampala City, Uganda
Publication TypeMiscellaneous
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsBanga, M, Lokina, R, Mkenda, A, Kulindwa, K
Secondary TitleDepartment of Economics Working Paper Series, University of Dar es Salaam
Volume07 / 11
EditionWorking paper
Pagination24 p.; tab.
Date Published2011-01-01
PublisherUniversity of Dar es Salaam
Place PublishedDar es Salaam, Tanzania
Keywordscollection charges, household wastes, solid waste treatment, solid wastes, uganda kampala, willingness to pay
Abstract

This study identifies the determinants of households’ willingness to pay for an improvement in solid waste collection services basing on 381 households in Kampala. Employing the double-bounded contingent valuation method, households’ mean willingness to pay for improved solid waste collection service was estimated to be Ushs 2439 per month. Both the decision to pay and the amount households are willing to pay for improved solid waste collection services are influenced by income, education, age and home ownership. A socially acceptable fee which the majority of people are willing to pay should be set in order to avoid the free rider problem. [authors abstract]

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