ABSTRACT
This study ascertained solid waste generation
and management practices in Makurdi urban households. Specific objectives
included quantifying the overall solid wastes generation rate and also
generation rates in specific categories, identification of wastes receptacles
in use as well as prevailing methods of solid wastes disposal. Also solid
wastes management practices and concerns of the households were studied. An
initial 200 households were randomly selected across household density areas
(high density household areas, medium household density area and low density
household area) and questionnaire was administered. Another 60 households
across density areas were then randomly selected from the 200 initial
households for daily waste collection over a one-week period. Seven research
questions were answered, and a H0 hypothesis was tested. Findings were analyzed
using frequency distribution, means, and Z-test statistics. About 77000 tonnes
of solid waste per annum are estimated for Makurdi urban households, with food
and kitchen waste and fines (ash, dust, sand) respectively accounting for
highest waste turnouts. At 5% significance using Z[1]statistics,
no significant differences exists in waste generated in households in relation
to family size, i.e., population of a household has no significant effect on
the wastes quantities it generates. 80% of households actually collect waste in
containers, while dumping (disposal) in nearby uninhabited spaces/areas,
constituted the major disposal option. Lacklpoor collections by public
collectors constituted the most pronounced problem faced by households; with
householders acknowledging that the involvement of the private service
providers would greatly tackle their solid waste management problem. It was
established also that, no neighbourhood collaboration among households exists
in solid waste management. Recycling is not considered by majority of the households,
even though for reuse, almost all the respondents to varying degrees reuse
materials especially paper, metals and glass. Payment for solid waste
management services was acknowledged, with amounts Nl00 per household unit
highly preferred. It is proffered that enlightenment/education on waste
minimizing considerations particularly adjustments in consumption/production
patterns and lifestyles, as well as exploring the possibilities of generating
fuel from waste as a poverty alleviation strategy be encouraged and developed.
Also public authorities should work out realistic tariffs for waste management
services, in view of willingness on the part of households to pay for such
services if provided, noting also that, household population is not necessarily
a function of high waste generation volume. The need for households to
collaborate in managing their solid waste collectively towards better sanitary
environment is strongly stressed.
AGWA, A (2021). Household Solid Waste Generation And Management In Makurdi Metropolis. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 14, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/household-solid-waste-generation-and-management-in-makurdi-metropolis-7-2
AGWA, AGWA. "Household Solid Waste Generation And Management In Makurdi Metropolis" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 25 Aug. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/household-solid-waste-generation-and-management-in-makurdi-metropolis-7-2. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
AGWA, AGWA. "Household Solid Waste Generation And Management In Makurdi Metropolis". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 25 Aug. 2021. Web. 14 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/household-solid-waste-generation-and-management-in-makurdi-metropolis-7-2 >.
AGWA, AGWA. "Household Solid Waste Generation And Management In Makurdi Metropolis" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 14 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/household-solid-waste-generation-and-management-in-makurdi-metropolis-7-2