Residents perception of solid waste disposal practices in Sokoto, Northwest Nigeria

Kaoje, Aminu Umar; Sabir, Aafaq; Yusuf, S. A.; Jimoh, Abdulgafar Olayiwola; Raji, Mansur Olayinka

doi:10.5897/ajest2014.1791

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“…Also, wastes spillage from the central storage is one of the draw backs of the system and majority of the residents 66.7% are unhappy with it while only 13.3% of respondents don't see spillage as a problem. This agreed with Kaoje et al [47] on wastes storage situation in Sokoto state, 94.1% of resident are worried how solid waste litters the metropolis. On the storage of wastes on the road meridian and by the road sides, majority of respondents 72.5% opined that it is a bad practice.…”

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Residents’ Perception on Central Storage of Solid Wastes in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State. Nigeria

Raufu

Olayinka

Olawale

2022

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Background Solid waste management in Nigeria has been a major concern to stakeholders due to inefficient collection and unsafe disposal. In Ilorin, the capital of Kwara state, the problem of wastes is becoming alarming because the more these wastes are evacuated the more they are generated on a daily basis. Thus, the issue of central storage of solid waste situation in Ilorin to say the least, is becoming quite distressing. Objectives. This study addressed issues relating to waste management and perception of residence to central waste storage in Ilorin metropolis. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among the residents in the three local government that constitute Ilorin metropolis, residents living close to central wastes storages in Ilorin metropolis are purposively chosen and the registered wastes contractors with the Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWASEPA). In accomplishing these objectives, both primary and secondary data sources were used. The primary data were collected via questionnaires and field observations. Secondary data were extracted from different published and unpublished materials. 120 households located on the main road and close to central wastes storage bins and 30 wastes contractors are administered with questionnaires. The data were analyzed using statistical package for social science (SPSS version 23) for descriptive and inferential at 5% level of significance. Results. The operational capacities of wastes contractors showed a low capacity as 66.7% (20) operate with single rickety truck. Dumpsites accessibility and insufficiency is an impediment as the dumpsite was found to be too far and largely inaccessible. Condition of wastes spillage from the central storage and storage on the road meridians are draw backs to effective wastes management and majority of respondents 66.7% are unhappy. Conclusions It was discovered that central wastes storage system in Ilorin metropolis was not effective with constant incidence of wastes spillages and storage on road meridians. Therefore, capacity and competence should be considered in wastes management contract award, provision of more central wastes storage, establishing wastes transfer station, provision of adequate dumpsites at different local government, public enlightenment, regular trainings for wastes consultant, provision of loans for wastes consultants for acquisition of trucks and proper monitoring by regulatory agency will ensure a clean and sanitary environment in the metropolis.

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Residents’ Perception on Central Storage of Solid Wastes in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State. Nigeria

Raufu

Olayinka

Olawale

2022

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“…,Napoleon et al (2011), Amuda et al (2014, Ye-Obong and Uduak (2013),Kaoje et al (2015) all established various perspectives on the poor environmental governance, irritable environmental behaviour and the challenges confronting human health due to improper management of MSW.…”

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Effects of Municipal Waste Disposal Methods on Community Health in Ibadan - Nigeria

Ogundele¹,

Rapheal²,

Abiodun³

2018

Polytechnica

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The generation of waste, and its disposal, collection, transport and processing are important for healthy ecosystems and the health of people. The negative health effects of waste management is the subject of a large literature. Two main health outcomes have been found to be statistically associated with waste exposure: cancer and congenital malformations. This research study was designed to examine the relationship of environmental characteristics with population health, and impacts of waste disposal methods on public health of Agbowo and Bodija community residents. Primary data were collected through a semi-structured questionnaire that was used to gather information on environmental characteristics, municipal waste disposal methods and its effects on population health of Agbowo and Bodija communities' residents. 421 households in Agbowo (210) and Bodija (211) were randomly selected for this study. Data generated from our field survey were analyzed using t-test and Pearson Product Moment Correlation, (PPMC), at 0.05 alpha level. Results shows that there is a significant difference between the two study areas in terms of environmental characteristics. A significant difference was also observed between waste disposal methods of Agbowo and Bodija communities. Using PPMC, our results demonstrates a relationship between healthy ecosystems and health of communities residents in Agbowo and Bodija. In Agbowo 158 (75.24%), 163 (77.62%), 168 (80%), 109 (51.9%), 94 (44.76%), 129 (61.43%) respodents reported to suffer of watery stools, typhoid, skin infections, vomitting, sore throat, abdominal pains in the past one year. But when compared to Bodija the number of respondents who suffered of watery stools, typhoid, skin infections, vomitting, sore throat, abdominal pains in the past one year stood at 132 (, respectively. Having established that improper waste generation and management can have adverse health effects on human health, the study concludes by reconmmending that government at all levels should adopt an integrated waste management system with appropriate policy agenda, public programmes and strategic action plans that will enhance environmental governance and end to indiscriminate waste disposal.

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“…Table 1 shows the socio demographic variables of the respondents of the study. [9]. The percentage of female population (83.7%) was higher than that of male (16.3%) [6].…”

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Domestic Waste Disposal Practices and Perception towards Solid Waste Management in Selected Areas of Bangalore, India

Rai¹,

Umashankar²

2021

IJECC

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Aims: To assess the waste disposal practices and perception towards solid waste management in selected areas of Bangalore. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Bangalore between November 2019- November 2020. Methodology: Multi stage sampling technique was used. Using random sampling, respondents from 100 households were selected from each of the 3 study areas. Face to face interview and focus group discussions in all 3 areas were conducted. Semi structured questionnaires were used to collect data. Results: The study revealed that only 35% of the respondents segregated their waste even though 64% of them had heard about it. 74.7% of them said waste van was available to collect their waste whereas few of them also resorted to open dumping and burning as method of waste disposal. 94% of the respondents said food waste was the commonly produced waste followed by plastics and papers. 14.3% respondents said garbage collection facility was not available in their area. About 72.6% of them were satisfied with the current solid waste management system. Availability of regular garbage collection facility was found to be significant with waste disposal practice. Conclusion: The variables such as age, education, size of household, source of income and monthly income were found to be significant with waste segregation practices. The waste segregation practices were found to be highly significant with knowledge on waste segregation, education on solid waste management, and exposure to information.

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Residents perception of solid waste disposal practices in Sokoto, Northwest Nigeria

Cited by 11 publications

References 9 publications

Residents’ Perception on Central Storage of Solid Wastes in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State. Nigeria

Residents’ Perception on Central Storage of Solid Wastes in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State. Nigeria

Effects of Municipal Waste Disposal Methods on Community Health in Ibadan - Nigeria

Domestic Waste Disposal Practices and Perception towards Solid Waste Management in Selected Areas of Bangalore, India

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