A Review of Local Factors Affecting Solid Waste Collection in Nigeria

Olukanni, D. O. and Adeleke, O. J. and Aremu, D.D. (2016) A Review of Local Factors Affecting Solid Waste Collection in Nigeria. Pollution,, 2 (3). p. 339. ISSN 2383-4501

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Abstract

The knowledge of local and regional factors that affect effective solid waste collection plays an important role in choosing appropriate technology. Waste collection has grown to become a major challenge demanding daily response from waste managers and it becomes inevitable to provide stakeholders with necessary information to aid key decision-making. This paper provides a comprehensive and detailed review of local-based factors that affect waste collection in Nigeria. Literature study and on-site observation were used for getting theoretical and useful information on the collection of waste in the study area. The study considered various standard collection technologies and their supporting factors in order to assess the effectiveness of existing methods. The current collection techniques existing in different parts of the country together with unique local factors for these various areas are reported. The findings in many cases reveal that the method of waste collection adopted and equipment used are faced with many challenges. This paper revealed that there is no investment presently made on the existing development plan to initiate a modern waste collection system. The study recommends a new approach that could be used by institutions and government agencies for efficient municipal solid waste collection to achieve sustainable and effective sanitation which will consequently facilitate the development of an aesthetically balanced and friendly environment

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	effective sanitation, investment, local factors, Nigeria, solid waste collection.
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) 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 Hannah Akinwumi
Date Deposited:	06 Sep 2017 13:14
Last Modified:	06 Sep 2017 13:14
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/9176

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