This work reviewed the past and current status of municipal solid waste (MSW) management
in Nigeria towards offering a direction for the future. The past status shows that poor policy …

The quantity and generation rate of solid wastes in Nigeria have increased at an alarming
rate over the years with lack of efficient and modern technology for the management of the …

More than being source of pollution, health and related hazards, municipal waste can be
source of energy, useful raw materials and other resources, if properly managed. As the …

The paper attempts a synthesis of problems relating to municipal waste management in
Nigeria and proposes a conceptual knowledge management approach for tackling …

Purpose–This paper examined the current status of municipal solid waste management
across Nigeria. The core aspects covered are generation, characterization, collection …

This study examines the activities of the informal recycling sector in Abuja, Nigeria. This is
no formal recycling programme in Abuja. Scavengers carry out waste segregation and …

Municipal solid waste management has emerged as one of the greatest challenges facing
environmental protection agencies in developing countries. This paper presents a …

The indiscriminate disposal of plastic bottles and sachet water bags has emerged as a
significant environmental and human health concern in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria …

The rapid and constant growth of urban population has led to a crucial socio-economic and
environmental impact in solid waste management practices. This study focused on …

Solid waste management is a major problem that has reached alarming proportions
requiring drastic measures. The increasing difficultyin managing wastes in Nigeria has …