“…The importance of promoting source reduction to minimize the problem of MSW generation and disposal, and also the alternative energy generation potential from MSW conversion has been evaluated [5]. A case for the development of a MSWM plan and framework in Abuja, Nigeria was made by [9], and several studies [10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] concluded that the problems of MSWM in Nigeria are: (1) insufficient budgetary allocation (2) ineffective collection of service fee (3) no active planning on establishing common disposal facility among adjacent communities, no definite regulation and guideline of MSWM hierarchy starting from source separation, recycling, collection, transportation, disposal and monitoring (4) lack of skilled personnel in operating an efficient waste collection and disposal practice (5) absence of formal waste recycling programs in most communities (6) lack of public co-operation and participation and, (7) lack of legal enforcement.…”