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Iranian Journal of Environmental Health, Science and Engineering
Iranian Association of Environmental Health (IAEH)
ISSN: 1735-1979
Vol. 6, No. 3, 2009, pp. 173-180
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Bioline Code: se09026
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Iranian Journal of Environmental Health, Science and Engineering, Vol. 6, No. 3, 2009, pp. 173-180
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Municipal Solid Waste Characteristics And Management In Nigeria
Ogwueleka, T. Ch.
Abstract
Municipal solid waste management has emerged as one of the greatest challenges facing environmental protection agencies in developing countries. This study presents the current solid waste management practices and problems in Nigeria. Solid waste management is characterized by inefficient collection methods, insufficient coverage of the collection system and improper disposal. The waste density ranged from 280 to 370 kg/m3 and the waste generation rates ranged from 0.44 to 0.66 kg/capita/day. The common constraints faced environmental agencies include lack of institutional arrangement, insufficient financial resources, absence of bylaws and standards, inflexible work schedules, insufficient information on quantity and composition of waste, and inappropriate technology. The study suggested study of institutional, political, social, financial, economic and technical aspects of municipal solid waste management in order to achieve sustainable and effective solid waste management in Nigeria.
Keywords
Waste disposal, Waste Collection, Municipal solid waste, Nigeria, Recycling, Waste Management
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