Challenges of Waste Disposal and Management in Peri-Urban Location around Ilorin Metropolis North Central Nigeria
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Purpose: The research aimed to investigate the
challenges associated with waste disposal and
management in Eyenkorin, a peri-urban
neighborhood in Kwara State.
Materials and Methods: The study adopted
cross-section survey research. The study involved
sampling 250 respondents within Eyenkorin
using a questionnaire as the primary data
collection instrument. Demographic information
such as gender, marital status, and age was
recorded, alongside data on waste storage
methods, disposal practices, frequency of
disposal, and average weekly waste generation.
The data was presented in tables.
Findings: The findings revealed that a majority
of the respondents were male, married, and aged
between 41-60 years. Plastic baskets were
identified as the primary means of waste storage,
with burning being the preferred method of waste
disposal. Waste was disposed of every fortnight,
with an average weekly waste generation of less
than 5 kg. The implications of improper waste
disposal included the creation of breeding spaces
for germs and pollution. Furthermore, the study
identified nonchalance by residents, poor policy
frameworks, and a lack of technical know-how as
the major challenges of waste management in
Eyenkorin.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: In
conclusion, the research highlighted the
inadequacy of waste management services and
facilities in Eyenkorin, despite its status as a fast growing peri-urban area. The increasing physical
development of the neighborhood necessitates a
proportional enhancement of waste management
infrastructure. This suggests a disparity between
current waste management practices and the
evolving needs of the community, underscoring
the urgency for policy interventions and technical
support to improve waste management in peri urban regions like Eyenkorin
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The growth of urban populations significantly impacts the generation of solid waste, as evidenced
by numerous studies (Mapunda et al., 2023; Angmo & Shah, 2020; Alkaradaghi et al., 2021;
Kuntaryo et al., 2023; Izquierdo-Horna & Camacho-Castañeda, 2022). With urbanization and
population increases, there is a direct correlation with the rise in municipal solid waste production
(Gowda et al., 2023; Uddin & Abedin, 2021; Sufiyan, 2020). This surge is driven by the growth in
population density, which leads to higher material demand and supply, resulting in increased solid
waste generation (Mapunda et al., 2023). According to the World Bank (2022), in 2020 it was
estimated that the world generated 2.24 billion tonnes of solid waste, which amounted to a footprint
of 0.79 kilograms per person per day. The estimated annual solid waste generated globally varies,
with figures ranging from 1.3 billion tons Emeka et al. (2021) to 2.01 billion tons (Vishnu et al.,
2021).
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Shittu, K.A, Habeeb, M.L, Azeez, M.A, Ologun A.A, (Opasola O.A*) and Oladimeji, L.O (2024): Challenges of Waste Disposal and Management in Peri-Urban Location around Ilorin Metropolis North Central Nigeria. American Journal of Environment Studies .7(3), pp 17 – 38. https://doi.org/10.47672/ajes.2096