Evaluation of Municipal Solid Waste Management for Improved Public Health and Environment in Nigeria

OYEBODE, Oluwadare Joshua (2018) Evaluation of Municipal Solid Waste Management for Improved Public Health and Environment in Nigeria. European Journal of Advances in Engineering and Technology. ISSN 2394 - 658X

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Abstract

Waste which is a product of living can emanate from municipal, industrial, family, individual and developmental activities such as Civil Engineering construction works. The research is a qualitative research and it is aimed to gather an in-depth understanding of solid wastes management in Nigeria. This was carried out through observations in numerical representations and through statistical analysis. Comprehensive reviews of online materials were utilized in this research and practical knowledge in the current state of solid waste management in Nigeria was also applied. It was established that an average Nigerian produces about 0.43 kg solid waste per head per day. Organic matter constitutes about 60% to 80% of total waste stream along with plastics, scrap metals and nylon as major recyclable constituents. The problems associated with municipal solid waste management in developing countries, like Nigeria, have become pronounced in recent years as a result of urbanization and inadequate disposal of waste. This work examines the current method of waste disposal in Nigeria with attempts to discover the most viable option of solid waste disposal (Integrated Solid Waste Management) and recommend ways of improving its operation. The solid wastes must be managed effectively for public health, wealth and efficient energy systems.

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