2026-08-03 – 2026-08-31

Waste management affects the health, cleanliness, and environment of every community. In July 2026, government introduced the National Cleaning Days Initiative, designating the last Saturday of every month (7:00-10:00 am) as a mandatory period for citizens nationwide to clean their communities, with movement restricted during that time. This Survey aims to understand how households currently generate, sort, and dispose waste, public awareness of, and participation in the National cleaning days, and the challenges people face in managing waste and complying with the new directive. Your responses will feed into a national report on household waste management, intended to inform the public and relevant stakeholders.

1. Name (Optional)

2. Gender *

3. Age Range:

4. Which district do you currently live in?

5. What type of area do you live in?

6. How many people live in your household?

7. What type of housing do you live in?

8. What is your approximate monthly household income bracket? (Optional)

9. On average, how many bags/bins of waste does your household produce per week?

10a. Which types of waste does your household generate regularly? (Select all that apply)

10 b. If other above please specify

11 a. How does your household primarily dispose of waste? (select all that apply)

11 b. If other above, please specify.

12. Do you separate your waste before disposal (e.g. organic vs recyclable vs general)?

13 a. What is the main reason you do not separate waste (if applicable)?

13 b. If other above, please specify.

13c. Beyond your home, in which of these settings do you regularly generate or come across waste? (Select all that apply)

13 d. For the settings you above, briefly describe how waste is typically disposed of there, and how well you think it is managed. Note that respondents who selected "None of these" in 13c can type N/A

13 e. What is the biggest challenge you face with waste disposal? (whether at home, or in the community/public spaces you use)

14. Is there a recycling collection or drop-off service available in your area?

15. Do you currently participate in any recycling program?

16. Were you aware that the last Saturday of every month (7:00-10:00 am) is a mandatory National Cleaning Day in Uganda?

17. The first National Cleaning Day took place in July 2026. Did you participate?

18a. If you did NOT participate, what was the main reason? (select all that apply)

18b. If other above, please specify.

19. Based on your experience of the July exercise (or what you've heard about it), how effective do you think it was in keeping your community clean?

20. Do you intend to participate in future National Cleaning Days?

21. What would make it easier for you and your household to participate in future National Cleaning Days?

22. What challenges do you anticipate or have faced with the movement restriction and timing of the National Cleaning Day?

23a. Are you aware of any other government policies or programs related to waste management (beyond National Cleaning Days)?

23b. If yes above, please specify.

24. How would you rate the effectiveness of waste management services in your area overall? (Including your home, neighborhood, and other spaces you regularly use)

25. What suggestions do you have for improving waste management at home, in your community, or in other spaces you go to, including the National Cleaning Days Initiative?

26. Please provide any extra comments or suggestions (Optional)

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