Public Private Partnership for Solid Waste Management: Community Knowledge and Attitudes in Jinja Municipality, Uganda

Background. Solid waste management remains a pressing challenge in urban centers, especially in developing countries. Public Private Partnerships (PPP) are increasingly considered as a solution to enhance efficiency and service delivery. This study assessed community knowledge, attitudes, and willingness to accept the PPP approach in Jinja Municipality, Uganda.Methods. It was a cross-sectional study were both qualitative and quantitative approaches were conducted. A total of 267 community members were selected through multistage sampling, and 10 key informants were interviewed. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and key informant guides, analysed using STATA 14 for quantitative data and thematic manual analysis for qualitative data.Results. Over half of respondents (53.6%) were female, and 54.3% were engaged in business. Most respondents (60.7%) had no knowledge of the PPP approach, and 60.7% also held negative attitudes towards it. Willingness to accept the PPP approach was reported by only 37.1% of respondents. Conclusions. Community knowledge and attitudes towards the PPP approach for solid waste management in Jinja Municipality are generally low and negative. Enhancing awareness and engaging communities in planning are critical for successful PPP implementation.