Solid Waste Management System – Rubavu District

Environmental Sanitation & Waste Management

Project Overview

IBC was contracted by the Rubavu District to develop a sustainable solid waste management system that would meet the needs of a growing urban and peri-urban population. The project aimed to reduce health risks and environmental degradation caused by uncontrolled waste disposal while improving local government waste handling capacity.

Impact

Formalized solid waste collection routes and service schedules
Improved environmental cleanliness and public health in Rubavu town
Enhanced district capacity in waste management planning and supervision
Model system used to inform similar efforts in neighbouring districts

Project Details

Duration

2021–2022

Location

Rubavu, Western Province, Rwanda

Client

Rubavu District Local Government

Challenges Addressed

Unregulated dumping sites causing groundwater contamination

Limited public awareness on hygiene and waste separation

Insufficient municipal equipment and skilled personnel

Lack of data on waste volumes and service coverage

Our Services

Technical assessment of existing solid waste systems and infrastructure gaps

Design of a structured waste collection, transfer, and controlled disposal system

Community awareness and sensitization campaigns on waste segregation and hygiene

Training of district sanitation officers and waste handlers

Monitoring framework for ongoing compliance and service improvement