The prevailing attitude of the public towards waste collection and disposal or treatment is poor
(Liyala 2011; Oberlin 2011). The urban communities generally do not participate in waste
management responsibly and this is not helped by the inability of the urban councils to enforce
existing waste management laws (Liyala 2011). Political interference caused by personal interests
has in some cases obstructed opportunities to implement ordinances or bye-laws. Political
interference weakens environmental management institutions and creates a community that is
difficult to work with for environmental management (Okot-Okumu & Nyenje 2011).