Households’ preferences for improved solid waste management options in Aksum city, North Ethiopia: An application of choice modelling

Households in Aksum, Ethiopia, show strong willingness to pay for improved solid waste management, with frequency of waste collection being the most valued attribute. A study using choice modeling analyzed preferences based on service attributes—such as collection frequency, disposal mechanism, and transportation mode—and monetary costs. The research found implicit prices of 4.6 Birr (frequency), 1.7 Birr (disposal), and 2.5 Birr (transport) for the extended model, indicating households prioritize regular waste collection over other improvements. Trade-off calculations between non-monetary attributes supported these findings. The study highlights that residents are willing to pay for better waste management, offering insights for policy development in UNESCO World Heritage Sites with similar challenges.

Gebreeyosus, M. A., & Berhanu, W. (2019). Households’ preferences for improved solid waste management options in Aksum city, North Ethiopia: An application of choice modelling. Cogent Environmental Science, 5(1), 1579456. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311843.2019.1579456