Authors:
Emri, S. Inaku
, Nwafor, S. Emeka
and Ernest B. Irem ,Nigeria |
Abstract:
The major problems plaguing most urban areas in developing countries like Nigeria is the
inability of constituted authority to strategize on how to carry out their responsibility of
removing waste from our environment. The paper investigated solid waste collection and
management in Calabar South. A total of 396 (three hundred and ninety six) questionnaires were
randomly distributed to residents in the twelve (12) wards of the Local Government Area to elicit
information on the availability of designated collection point. Findings reveal that 43.43% of the
respondents lack where to dispose their waste with only 18.69% having access, why the
remaining 37.88% complained of inadequacy of area designated as collection point. The
condition of the bins located at this designated point shows that 13(20%) are in good (intact)
shape, 21(32.31%) are in bad shape but serviceable, while 31(47.69%) are in bad shape and are
not unserviceable. It was recommended that more collection areas be created in addition to
existing ones. Two or more micro dumpsters should be stationed at disposal site(s), within
Central Business Districts and high density residential areas. A trek able distance of between
150m-250m is ideal as a range for residents to cover to dispose waste. Different avenues like
media, workshops, seminars, school, and symposia should be explored by the government to
sensitize the public on the dangers of indiscriminate refuse dumping |
