Survey of household waste composition and quantities in Abuja, Nigeria

Ogwueleka, Toochukwu Chibueze

doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2013.05.011

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“…This correlation has been supported by many other studies (Afroz et al, 2011;Bandara et al, 2007;Gu et al, 2015;Irwan et al, 2012;Kayode & Omole, 2011;Maskey et al, 2016;Ogwueleka, 2013;Sankoh et al, 2012;Sujauddin et al, 2008). Higher income increases purchasing power to consume more, which is bound to have impact on waste generation.…”

Section: Waste Generationmentioning

confidence: 61%

“…Studies by Afroz et al (2011);Gu et al (2015); Irwan et al (2012); Kayode and Omole (2011);Maskey et al (2016);Ogwueleka (2013); Sankoh et al (2012) and Sujauddin et al (2008) showed monthly income to have positive impact on waste generation. With higher income, it is expected to increase demand for commodity products, the consumption of which will ultimately produce more waste.…”

Section: Incomementioning

confidence: 97%

“…While it is apparent for more members of a HH to generate more waste, the phenomena of 'group living' and 'common consumption' can sometimes saturate the amount of waste being generated as number of generators increase (Gu et al, 2015;Ojeda-Benítez, Vega, & Marquez-Montenegro, 2008). Many studies have also supported HH size to have opposing effect on waste generation (Bandara et al, 2007;Irwan, Basri, & Watanabe, 2012;Kayode & Omole, 2011;Miezah et al, 2015;Ogwueleka, 2013;Qu et al, 2009). Large family are at an advantage when it comes to intensive utilization of materials such as food, paper and plastic, etc.…”

Section: Occupationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Household Waste Generating Factors and Composition Study for Effective Management in Gorkha Municipality of Nepal

Maskey¹,

Singh²

2017

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Municipal solid waste is a growing concern in cities of developing countries and households are the main contributor. Lack of reliable data sources remain one of the major drawbacks for deciding on effective waste management option. The study area Gorkha municipality is selected because it is one of the highly under-researched and least resource intensive municipalities in Nepal. However, continued growth in municipal waste if left unattended will only intensify the problem and thus demands proactive action. Therefore, the objective of this study is to analyze waste composition and to evaluate the socioeconomic factors impacting household waste generation for effective management. Using stratified sampling method, 401 households were selected from all 15 municipal wards. Socioeconomic factors impacting household waste generation were assessed using Ordinary Least Square regression model. The rate of household waste generation in Gorkha municipality is found to be 0.24 kg/capita/day and estimated total household waste generation of 9.4 tonnes/day. Household size and income are found to have positive impact on waste generation, both statistically significant at 1% and thus can be important indicators to forecast solid waste generation trend. Household waste composition was 47.25% organic waste, 37.52% recyclable waste that comprised of 10.38% paper and paper products, 9.88% glass, 6.92% metal, 5.39% plastic, 3.57% textile and 1.38% rubber and leather, and rest 15.23% other waste. Organic waste has the highest share and if not managed properly, creates serious health and environmental hazards. It could be managed efficiently by composting at household and local government level.

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Section: Waste Generationmentioning

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Section: Occupationmentioning

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Household Waste Generating Factors and Composition Study for Effective Management in Gorkha Municipality of Nepal

Maskey¹,

Singh²

2017

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“…Findings from a survey conducted in parts of Markurdi, the capital of Benue State in Central Nigeria, showed that waste generation rates for households were 0.54 kg/capita/day [17]. A study on household waste composition and quantities in Abuja revealed that the average daily per capita household waste production was 0.634 kg/capita/day [18]. These all point to the problem of increasing waste generation in Nigeria.…”

Section: Recycling and Solid Waste Management In Nigeriamentioning

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Households’ Perception of Financial Incentives in Endorsing Sustainable Waste Recycling in Nigeria

Abila

2018

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Abstract:Recycling is viewed as a central aspect in sustainability and mainly as pro-environmental consumer behavior. The purpose of this study is to examine the perception of households on financial incentives in endorsing sustainable recycling for municipal solid waste in Nigeria. The study was conducted in the Shomolu Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria. The study also covers drivers for household willingness to recycle municipal solid waste on environmental risk, behavioral economics, resource value, economic benefit, convenience, knowledge, legislation, and belief. The result from the study asserts the hypothesis that financial incentives for recycling are vital for reducing and managing municipal solid waste sustainably. The most important driver for household willingness to recycle municipal solid waste is the detrimental environmental impacts. A moderate to positive relationship exists between households' perception of financial incentives for recycling and drivers for household willingness to recycle municipal solid waste. The study recommends adopting the extended producer responsibility (EPR) model, reverse vending options, amongst other approaches, in an effort to promote recycling culture among citizens and residents in Nigeria.

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“…A inadequada gestão de resíduos urbanos residenciais é considerada um problema sério em cidades em desenvolvimento (OGWUELEKA, 2013).…”

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Análise global das características de frações de resíduos urbanos residenciais

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Spilki

Schreiber

2015

Rev. Bras. Ciênc. Ambient. (Online)

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Survey of household waste composition and quantities in Abuja, Nigeria

Cited by 125 publications

References 25 publications

Household Waste Generating Factors and Composition Study for Effective Management in Gorkha Municipality of Nepal

Household Waste Generating Factors and Composition Study for Effective Management in Gorkha Municipality of Nepal

Households’ Perception of Financial Incentives in Endorsing Sustainable Waste Recycling in Nigeria

Análise global das características de frações de resíduos urbanos residenciais

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