Abstract

The management of solid household waste (MSW) is a challenge for large cities in sub-Saharan Africa. The city of Parakou is experiencing difficulties in this regard. The objective of this research is to analyze the management of MSW in Parakou. The methodological approach adopted is based on Participatory Action Research (PAR). This method is based on documentary research and data collection. The fieldwork consisted of observation, direct interviews and the administration of questionnaires with one hundred (100) subscriber households, the technical staff of the town hall, the managers of the pre-collection and collection structures and the workers. These tools made it possible to collect socio-economic data. The processing and analysis of the data provided results using the SWOT model.rnThe management of MSW has become a major concern of the municipal authorities. The city has nine (09) Assembly Points (APs), seven (7) of which are functional, built and not. The MSW is not sorted, let alone treated, and is dumped in the final dump. The production of MSW in the Commune is approximately 197 tons in 2019. In spite of the positive change observed in the management of MSW in the city, illegal dumping is a distressing sight in the urban landscape. The nauseating and pungent odors harmful to health, but also nuisances such as: dust and black fumes, contain toxic substances for humans and living organisms.