Challenges and Prospects of Waste Management in the Gambia

In in adequate solid waste management is certainly one of the major contributing factors degrading the urban environment quality in Gambia. Strategic Environmental Assessment helps decision makers reach a better understanding of how environmental, social and economic considerations merge together. The study found that the residents of the municipality were reasonably aware of the benefits of proper solid waste management in relation to health, aesthetic value and tourism with regards to clean environment which needs to be enhanced. Significant challenges that need to be addressed in the future include inter among others: greater environmental awareness, waste monitoring, proper enforcement of waste related legislation and encouraging public participation in addressing waste management in The Gambia for a clean and healthy for environment for all to cherish.