scholarly journals EVALUATION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AT THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OWERRI (FUTO), IMO STATE OF NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 32-48
Author(s):  
Oluchi Nwosu ◽  
Chimaroke Orji ◽  
Chioma Nwachukwu ◽  
Chukwuebuka Oragba ◽  
Chisom Asoegwu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Solid Wastes ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Open Dumping ◽  
Waste Management Practices ◽  
Domestic Solid Waste

The main purpose of this work was to evaluate the waste management practices at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). The research utilized library, observations and sample survey technique. Other related literatures were also reviewed. Questionnaires based on formulated hypotheses were also employed. Data gathered were analyzed using textual, diagrams (charts and graphs) and tabular forms of data presentation. Percentages and figures were also used to clarify the relationships between variables. Consequently, the findings gotten from the field shows that the kind of domestic solid wastes that is generated in the study area were majorly organic, paper, plastic, metal and textile wastes. About 72% of all the domestic solid wastes that is generated at the eateries in the study area were mainly organic wastes. The domestic solid waste management strategies in place were burning, open dumping and burying. Open dumping was found to be the most common domestic solid waste management strategy practiced in the study area. The key players involved in the management of solid wastes were the school management and individual households. This study shows that the method of waste management adopted in the study area does not conform to sustainable waste management strategy which results in environmental degradation and health risks. This implies that much attention has not been given to domestic solid waste management in the study area. The study therefore suggests that there is need to introduce solid waste management in the coursework of all the departments in the institution so that they could be informed on the need to maintain a clean and healthy environment. And more attention should be given to waste disposal management through adequate funding by providing the students and residents with properly designed waste disposal points in order to protect the environment from pollution.

scholarly journals The SWOT analysis for sustainable MSWM and minimization practices in Turkey

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-87 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Solid Wastes ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste Management ◽  
Management Problem ◽  
Municipal Solid Wastes ◽  
Waste Management Practices

One of the most important environmental problems is municipal solid waste management (MSWM) as a result of the rapid rise in waste generation due to industrialization, economic development, urbanization, and rapid population growth in Turkey. The collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste are conducted by municipal authorities of Turkey. The waste management problem is getting more serious due to some reasons such as lack of enforcement of regulations, weak technical and financial resources, poor infrastructure, insufficient policies and deficiency of political priorities, poor coordination between authorities. Hence, despite the legislation, municipal solid wastes are managed in an unscientific manner by the municipalities. The SWOT analysis is a perfect tool to discover the possibilities and ways for successfully implementing the MSWM. In this study, SWOT analysis carried out both negative and positive concerns of MSWM. A successful strategic management has been identified from the SWOT analysis for the municipal solid wastes. Further, the study proposes options based on SWOT analysis approach to improve in available waste management practices that could also be adopted by other countries to decrease the adverse effect of MSW on human and environment health.

scholarly journals Solid waste management practice and dumpsite suitability analysis using GIS technology in Debre Markos town, Ethiopia

1970 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-130
Author(s):  
Anchinalu Birkie ◽  
Solomon Addisu ◽  
Asnake Mekuriaw
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Solid Wastes ◽  
Waste Management Practices ◽  
Waste Management Practice

Solid waste management system is the most difficult task that many countries face. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of solid waste management practices of households and analyze dumpsites' environmental suitability in Debre Markos town. Primary data were collected from randomly selected households using structured questionnaire and from secondary data from different bureaus, from research and other reports in 2017. Qualitative and quantitative techniques were used to evaluate solid waste management practices. Data were analyzed using statistical package for social Science and Geographical Information System computer program. The results revealed that households dominantly produced biodegradable solid wastes (87.6%) with the generation rate of 0.3 kg/person/day. This made the daily total solid waste generation of households up to 6210 kg (17 m3). The suitability map of the area for landfill showed that 1.4% of the study area was highly suitable, 36% was moderately suitable and 58% was less suitable. Moreover, 4.7% of the area was found unsuitable to be used for waste disposal. In conclusion, sustainable solid waste management systems must be executed, the structure and capacity of the municipality improved and integrated solid waste management practice must be applied for a healthy environment. Moreover, the municipality should make dumpsites environmentally sound and socially acceptable to decrease impacts of solid wastes on the communal land, on human, on animal and on environmental health. Keywords: Dumpsite; Solid waste; Biodegradable; Suitability; Environmental health; Geographic Information system; Landfill; Incineration.

scholarly journals Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Oladapo Michael Ogungbade ◽  
Butu William Ali ◽  
Abdulganiyu Oriola Kilani ◽  
Gbenga John Oladehinde ◽  
Tolulope Joy Akeju
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste Management ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
Waste Management Practices

Rapid urbanization and uncontrolled population growth in the city of Akure create a huge generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) and waste management authority has not been able to manage it properly. This has led to inefficient waste collection methods, insufficient coverage of the collection system and improper disposal of solid waste. This paper investigated municipal solid waste management practices in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. Simple random sampling was used in selecting 392 respondents within the eight districts in the study area. Information was collected on socio-economic characteristics of the respondents; nature and compositions of municipal solid waste and solid waste management practices in the study area. The study showed that female respondents (58.2%) were more than male (41.8%) in the study area. Also, a larger proportion of the respondents earned above N40,000 per month. More than one-third of the respondents (37.8%) created squander from vegetable and food remains, next to this were plastic (19.1%), paper (8.2%) and metal waste (6.6%). Further findings showed that the majority of the respondents (66%) do not segregate waste before disposal while the wastebasket was commonly preferred to collect waste due to its affordability. The study concluded that despite the establishment of waste management authority, most of the wastes collected was not sorted before disposal while the majority of the respondents preferred to burn their waste. The study recommended that government and non-governmental organizations should pay much attention to the issue of waste management in the area as waste was not properly managed.

scholarly journals Integrated Models for Solid Waste Management in Tourism Regions: Langkawi Island, Malaysia

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elmira Shamshiry ◽  
Behzad Nadi ◽  
Mazlin Bin Mokhtar ◽  
Ibrahim Komoo ◽  
Halimaton Saadiah Hashim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Integrated Solid Waste Management ◽  
Waste Production ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
Waste Management Practices

The population growth, changing consumption patterns, and rapid urbanization contribute significantly to the growing volumes of solid waste that are generated in urban settings. As the rate of urbanization increases, demand on the services of solid waste management increases. The rapid urban growth in Langkawi Island, Malaysia, combined with the increasing rates of solid waste production has provided evidence that the traditional solid waste management practices, particularly the methods of waste collection and disposal, are inefficient and quite nonsustainable. Accordingly, municipal managers and planners in Langkawi need to look for and adopt a model for solid waste management that emphasizes an efficient and sustainable management of solid wastes in Langkawi Island. This study presents the current practices of solid waste management in Langkawi Island, describes the composition of the solid waste generated in that area, and presents views of local residents and tourist on issues related to solid waste management like the aesthetic value of the island environment. The most important issue of this paper is that it is the first time that integrated solid waste management is investigated in the Langkawi Island.

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