Urban waste management in côte d’ivoire: the situation in the city of dabou (South Côte D’ivoire)

Located in the south corner of Côte d'Ivoire, Dabou knows for several decades a diversification of economic activities. This diversification of activities is accompanied by a strong spatial and demographic dynamic. The latter has led to a proliferation of household waste in the city. Despite the efforts made by the authorities, the removal of this waste remains a crucial problem. If we stick to the various studies that have highlighted the environmental and health consequences of household waste, the proliferation of this waste in the town of Dabou deserves special attention to avoid possible disasters. In this logic, the present study in a qualitative approach determinates, on the one hand, the mode of production of household waste in the city of Dabou. And, on the other hand, the study analyses the risks associated with the proliferation of this household waste. In short, this study suggests that the issue of the proliferation of household waste must be considered by local authorities to prevent possible ecological and health risks.