Urban Waste Management Challenges in Developing Nations: A case study of Ilorin, Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorMohammed Sani,Alaya Z.T ,A .TAliu.
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-19T22:00:38Z
dc.date.available2026-06-19T22:00:38Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionNigeria cities with the current rate of urbanization, municipalities have made efforts with the collection, transportation, and dumping of solid waste. This is as result of waste generation, from residential and commercial, occurring in an indiscriminate manner across homes, buildings, streets, parks, and even vacant spaces within communities.
dc.description.abstractThis work is to assess the waste Management challenges confronting the developing nation taking Ilorin in Nigeria as a case study. The aim is to examine the effect of solid waste disposal in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State. The objective is to look into different physical constituents and characterization of solid waste, analyze the spatial relationship between the dumpsite and population. Proffer best method of waste management in Ilorin Metropolis. Generation of waste the world over is synonymous with increase in population due to changes in taste and life style of the people. This work used field survey, secondary data from Kwara State Waste Management Agency and ArcGIS look at different Constituents and Physical Characteristics of Solid Waste in the Dump Site within Ilorin Metropolis. pH levels were found to be highest in areas with high organic waste content, suggesting that the decomposition of organic waste is contributing to the alkalinity of the solid waste site within Ilorin metropolis and is likely have health effect. The moisture content of the solid waste disposal site ranged from 40% to 50% with an average value 45.7%. This indicates that the site has moderate moisture levels, which is consistent with the presence of organic waste. The moisture content was found to be highest in areas with high food waste content, suggesting that food waste is contributing to the moisture levels of the sites. Temperature of the solid waste site ranged from 220c to 250c with an average value of 22.70c. This indicate that the site has high temperatures, which is consistent with the decomposition of organic waste. The temperature was found to be highest in areas with high decomposition rates, suggesting that the decomposition of organic waste is contributing to the generation of heat at dump site. In effect this can contribute to global warming and result to climate change. The proximity of waste disposal sites to populated areas can lead to environmental and health risks. Developing good waste management practice, good attitude towards waste management will help to minimize its impact from our various homes. Teaching of Waste Management should be included in the school curriculum from Primary, Secondary and higher institutions.
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dc.identifier.citationMohammed Sani,Alaya Z.T ,A .TAliu.Urban Waste Management Challenges in Developing Nations: A case study of Ilorin, Nigeria
dc.identifier.urihttps://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/7492
dc.publisherAfrican Journal oof Earth and Environmental Sciences
dc.relation.ispartofseries7
dc.titleUrban Waste Management Challenges in Developing Nations: A case study of Ilorin, Nigeria
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