Public-Private Sector Involvement in Providing Efficient Solid Waste Management Services in Nigeria

Olukanni, D. O. and Nwafor, C. O. (2019) Public-Private Sector Involvement in Providing Efficient Solid Waste Management Services in Nigeria. Recycling, 4 (19).

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Abstract

This paper reviews the partnership between the public and the private sectors in providing e�cient solid waste management (SWM) services. While the responsibility of providing SWM services lies with the public sector, the sector has not been able to meet the demand for e�cient service delivery, especially in developing countries. In a bid to increase e�ciency and lower costs incurred in rendering these services, the involvement of the private sector has been sought. With a focus on major Nigerian cities, partnerships between the local government and private operators in SWM have been analysed based on the level to which the partnership has improved the SWM services. This paper provides an understanding that the success of any public-private partnership relies on the extent to which all stakeholders perform their duties. If the public sector is slack in monitoring and supervising the activities of the private operators, the latter may focus on profit generation while neglecting e�cient service delivery. Also, legislation is an important part of SWM. Without the right legislation and enforcement, waste generators will not be mandated to dispose their waste properly. The public sector as a facilitator is responsible for creating an environment for private operators to function, particularly through legislation, enforcement and public sensitization.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	municipal solid waste; waste management; environmental pollution; sustainable technology; public-private partnership
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	15 Jul 2020 13:28
Last Modified:	15 Jul 2020 13:28
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/13484

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