Gestion des déchets ménagers et Pollution de l’environnement dans L’arrondissement de Yaoundé III

Abstract

This work, situated within the framework of education for sustainable development and aligned with Sustainable Development Goals 11 (“Sustainable Cities and Communities”) and 12 (“Responsible Consumption and Production”), examines the relationship between household waste management practices and environmental pollution in the Yaoundé 3 district. In the face of rapid urbanization and growing population, the area is experiencing an increasing volume and diversity of waste, leading to significant pollution of air, water, and soil, as well as adverse impacts on public health. Based on the central research question regarding how waste management practices affect environmental quality, a mixed-methods approach was adopted, involving 79 residents through questionnaires, interviews with four key institutional stakeholders, and field observations across ten sites. The findings reveal statistically significant relationships between the types of waste, the methods of disposal, and levels of pollution, confirming that inadequate waste management is a major contributor to environmental degradation. The study concludes by emphasizing the urgent need to reform the current waste management system in Yaoundé 3, advocating for the adoption of circular economy principles to promote more sustainable urban development