Solid Waste Management Trends in Nigeria

Amasuomo, Ebikapade; Baird, Jim

doi:10.5539/jms.v6n4p35

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“…To this effect, Longe et al (2009) advise the adoption of waste reduction, recycling and reuse as an alternative. 2.1.4 Constraints and Remedies of the traditional solid waste management The overall management of solid waste in Nigeria is poor (Amasuomo & Baird, 2016). Various studies (Oyeniyi, 2011;Oguntoyinbo, 2012;Amuda et al, 2014;Olukanni et al, 2016) have highlighted various challenges facing SWM in Nigeria across various states.…”

Section: Solid Waste Disposal/treatmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of Solid Waste Management Strategies in Nigeria

2020

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The global population and increased urbanization have resulted in the increased production of municipal solid waste, thus, becoming a critical issue as a result of its poor management and inappropriate disposal. This is particularly the case of developing countries. This study assessed Solid Waste Management (SWM) strategies commonly adopted by different state waste management Authorities in Nigeria with a view to develop a sustainable roadmap for the management of solid waste in Nigeria. It assessed the Traditional Solid Waste Management Strategy (TSWMS), Waste Minimisation Strategy (WMS) as well as the Technological Strategy (TcS) employed, laying focus on their challenges and benefits. The study depended on a desktop study approach; hence, data were obtained from secondary data as the main source of information with emphasis on published journals, conference papers, newspaper posts and statutory reports from government agencies relevant to the current study. Results from the review showed that waste management across various parts of Nigeria is poor, interwoven with several challenges at all phase of the management process with little benefits recorded on alternative SWM strategy. The reason for the low success rate of some of this management strategies were noted as; increase in population, area covered, increase in urbanization and industrialization, tenure of government, over dependence on government authorities for waste management, finance and other factors of the environment. Although most waste authorities rely heavily on the TSWMS, WMS and the TcS showed a better and promising alternative strategy when inculcated into the already existing strategy. Based on this finding, a roadmap for the actualization of a sustainable integrated solid waste management strategy was recommended for adaptation and adoption by the Nigerian SWM Authorities and Agencies.

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Section: Solid Waste Disposal/treatmentmentioning

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A Review of Solid Waste Management Strategies in Nigeria

2020

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“…The site selection for the landfill will involve geologic formation of the site which will be determined during the environmental impact assessment process. Amasuomo and Baird (2017) noted that studies conducted on some landfills in Nigeria showed that the…”

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Schematic Modelling of Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Nigeria

Iheukwumere

Nkwocha

Nwabudike

2020

International Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environmental R

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Waste management has been a major challenge in Nigeria. Waste generation has consistently expanded both in volume and complexity. Literature has shown that Nigeria generates about 25-45million tonnes of waste per annum, most of which are not recycled. The waste management structure largely in operation is a linear system of waste generation, collection/transportation and disposal. Waste management in Nigeria is faced with several challenges including feasible waste management structure. Sadly enough, the ill management of solid waste in the country has impacted on the environment and on human health. It is on this note that the authors decided to review the solid waste structure in Nigeria, with a view to proffering a schematic structure for the actualization of integrated solid waste management in Nigeria. Integrated solid waste management refers to the strategic approach to sustainable management of solid wastes covering all sources and all aspects, covering generation, segregation, transfer, sorting, treatment, recovery and disposal in an integrated manner, with an emphasis on maximizing resource use efficiency. In other words, the proposed structure will encourage the use of waste as a resource, thereby reducing potential health, social and economic impact of ill management. It is recommended that in addition to the implementation of ISWM, integration of the informal waste management sector should be considered. Contribution/Originality:This study contributes to the existing literature on solid waste management in Nigeria, proffering a schematic for sustainable solid waste management in the country. Following studies on the loopholes and associated impact of the current solid waste handling methods in the country a structure for solid waste management is expedient. INTRODUCTIONWaste is a part of human existence. Wherever humans exist, waste is always generated. Waste exist in different forms as gaseous, liquid or solid Figure 1. Various classifications apply in waste categorization, these include: Domestic waste, Construction waste, Agricultural waste, Industrial waste, Municipal waste (these kinds of waste are categorized based on their source); biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste (this is based on the ability of the waste to be disintegrated by natural processes of the environment within human lifetime); Hazardous and non-hazardous waste (based on their potential to cause harm, injury and/or death). The hazardous nature of waste depends on the source. Waste in this context refers to materials that are no longer relevant to the owner

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“…The consistently low quantities spread across African communities suggests that more awareness and education is required to enlighten the public on waste management responsibility. The literature associates the consistent low quantities of waste disposed of to landfill sites as a function of policy, collaborative government services and public sensitisation on waste management hierarchy (Amasuomo, 2016). Dladla et al (2016) examined the factors that are associated with the prevalence of indiscriminate dumping of waste in communities and elucidated cause-effects between these factors.…”

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An analyses of the status of landfill classification systems in developing countries: Sub Saharan Africa landfill experiences

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Municipal solid waste (MSW) management remains a challenge in developing countries due to increasing waste generation, high costs associated with waste management and the structure of the containment systems implemented. This study analyses the classification of landfilling systems by using documented cases reported mainly in publications in waste management in relation to nonengineered landfilling systems/approved dumpsites in Sub Saharan African (SSA) countries from 2000 to 2018. The work identifies an existing system for the classification of landfill sites and utilises this system to determine the situation of landfill sites in SSA countries. Each article was categorised according to the main landfilling management practice reported: Uncontrolled dumping, semi controlled facility, medium controlled facility, medium/high-engineered facility or high state-of theart facility. Findings suggested that 80% of the documented cases of landfill sites assessed in SSA countries were classified as level 0 or 1. The structure of the containment and controlled regime were identified by the focus group discussion participants as important predictors of possible strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for the landfill sites considered. The study represents the first identifiable and comprehensive academic evaluation of landfill site classification based on site operations reported in the available peer reviewed literature. The information provides insight on the status of landfill sites in SSA countries with respect to the landfilling management practice and a baseline for alternative corrective measures.

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Solid Waste Management Trends in Nigeria

Cited by 21 publications

References 27 publications

A Review of Solid Waste Management Strategies in Nigeria

A Review of Solid Waste Management Strategies in Nigeria

Schematic Modelling of Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Nigeria

An analyses of the status of landfill classification systems in developing countries: Sub Saharan Africa landfill experiences

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