ABSTRACT
Rappie/Koshe waste-to-energy facility, the first waste-to-energy facility in Africa, is challenged by several factors including poor solid waste management, poor waste collection system and amount of waste, etc. The main purpose of this study is to assess the challenges and environmental impact of the Rappie/Koshe waste-to-energy facility in Addis Ababa. The study also aimed to give suggestions on how the current challenges and environmental issues can be improved; focusing on the current situation and future improvements. The primary work of this thesis was to study the current challenge of waste to energy facility, environmental impact, and stakeholder involvement. Data were gathered through interviews supplemented by field observation, self-administered questionnaires, and focus group discussion. Then, the data were analyzed descriptively. In addition, secondary data were gathered from documents. Findings revealed that the current Solid Waste Management practice could not cope with the waste-to-energy technology. About 25% of waste sorted out from the entire this activity strongly affects the efficiency of the waste to energy facility by 85% by reducing the calorific the worth of waste. Besides, major challenges, environmental issues, and the level of stakeholder activity were identified. The study would provide practical insights to decision-makers in solving the problem of the Rappie/ Koshe waste-to-energy facility.
Keywords: Rappie/Koshe, Waste to Energy Facility, Challenges, Environmental Impact, And Solid Waste Management.