State of solid waste disposal and suggested fixes for Iwo and Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria

Abstract

Factors governing stakeholders' choice of gathering and disposing of solid wastes in some southwestern states of Nigeria were appraised using Iwo and Ibadan as case studies. The objectives were to determine associated challenges and recommend possible improvements. The study administered 1,400 structured questionnaires, out of which 873 (62.3%) were respondents. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result showed an upward trend in solid waste disposal in the two communities, according to stakeholders' income and household size. Solid wastes generally encountered in the study areas include foods, leaves, papers, clothing, leather, hair attachments, nylons, plastics, metals, and cans which often litter the dump environment. The economic cost of a sack-load of waste was *N200 in Iwo and N495 in Ibadan, and the frequency of waste removal is 150% higher in Iwo than in Ibadan. The average distance to the dumpsite is 2 km, which discourages low-income earners who are mostly pedestrians. Ibadan residents are culturally disposed to dirty streets and drainages/gutters with solid wastes; unfortunately, the situation in Iwo is not different. Stakeholder perceptions of factors impacting waste disposal in Iwo gave greater weight to (1) income and spending power, (2) culture, (3) religion, (4) governmental intervention, and (5) health factors in that order. In Ibadan, (1) income and spending power, (2) health factors, (3) occupational hazards, and (4) religion were rated in that sequence. It is conjectured that these issues demand strong attention in efforts to build functional capacities for solid waste disposal.

Assessment of sociological indices affecting environmental pollution in Iwo, Nigeria

“… Culture : The culture of people could the level of pollution. The parameters observed culture are: Patronization of nearby dump site by respondents 10%, dumping of waste in gutter 23%, open burning of waste 47% while using of pit and patronization of bush for convenience 12% (see Exhibit 2) (Jazat et al., 2023). Government influence : Parameters observed in Exhibit 2 were: Respondent's access to government waste collection points 7%, government sanctioned on defualter 9%, government supervision 34% and respondent's awareness of government regulations 43% (Ashford & Caldart, 2010).…”

“…Culture : The culture of people could the level of pollution. The parameters observed culture are: Patronization of nearby dump site by respondents 10%, dumping of waste in gutter 23%, open burning of waste 47% while using of pit and patronization of bush for convenience 12% (see Exhibit 2) (Jazat et al., 2023).…”

“…Most health issues resulting from diseases associated with pollution could likely increased patronage to healthcare (Akmal & Jamil, 2021;Manisalidis et al, 2020). burning of waste 47% while using of pit and patronization of bush for convenience 12% (see Exhibit 2) (Jazat et al, 2023).…”

Challenges of Waste Disposal and Management in Peri-Urban Location around Ilorin Metropolis North Central Nigeria

“…The improper disposal of solid waste includes behaviors such as open dumping, the use of illegal locations for trash disposal, the burning of garbage in places that have not been allowed, and insufficient waste management procedures (Maldaye et al, 2022;Promise et al, 2023;Ampofo, 2020;Jazat et al, 2023;Abdulai et al, 2021). According to Stephen et al (2021), Ibrahim et al (2021), and Sufiyan (2020), these behaviors are responsible for the contamination of the environment, the pollution of the soil, and the creation of health dangers as a result of the discharge of environmentally toxic compounds.…”

A Cross-Sectional Assessment on Solid Waste Management Practices in Mubende Municipality, Uganda.

“…After municipal officers collected their waste, other people were unaware of its whereabouts. Some facilities, like Diseases such as salmonellosis, leptospirosis, and Lassa fever may be linked to the migration of filthy rats to neighboring houses in the vicinity of refuse (Jazat et al, 2022;Sangodoyin, 1993). Surface and groundwater were also contaminated by unhygienic waste disposal practices like defecating in streams and dumping trash in pits, rivers, and drainage channels (Sangodoyin, 1993).…”