THE PROBLEM OF SOLID - WASTE - MANAGEMENTS

THE PROBLEM OF SOLID - WASTE - MANAGEMENTS
 
Abstract
This research work is aim at examining the practices and problems solid waste management with particular reference to IMT Campus III.
The research choose the random sampling Technique based on the population concentration from three (3) location within  the study area.
The data obtained were analysed using percentage statistics method. From the analysis of data and discussion the practices in the use include open dumps and open burning which indicate poor management.
To ensure proper management the researcher recommended that government should device new and appropriate strategies in solid waste management that involves on the spot separation for possible recycling, through supervision of authorities involved in the waste management and grass roof campaign to ensure strict adherence to the rules guiding waste management. With the above recommendation waste and the health implication of improper management becomes a thing of the past.
Table of contents
CHAPTER ONE
1.1   Introduction
1.2  Statement of the Problem
1.3  Purpose of the Study
1.4  Research Question I
1.5  Hypothesis
1.6  Significance of the Study
1.7  Scope of the Study
1.8  Limitation of the Study
CHAPTER TWO
2.1   Literature Review
2.2   Concept of Solid Waste
2.3   Source and Types of Solid Waste
2.4  Waste Minimization and Treatment
2.5  Solid Waste Management Practices
2.6  Resources Recovery
2.7   Disposal Techniques
CHAPTER THREE:    RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1   Introduction
3.2   Research Design
3.3   Population Sample
3.4   Refused Site Selection
3.5   Sources of Data
3.6   Instrument for Data Collection
3.7  Validity and Reliability of Instrument
3.8   Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0   Analysis of Management and Fiscal Problems of Waste Management
4.1   Solutions to Above Problems
CHAPTER FIVE
5.1   Discussion and Findings
5.2   Implications for Environmental Management
5.3   Recommendation
5.4   Conclusions
Bibliography
Chapter one
Introduction
Background of the study
Refuse generation started with the history of man and gained more attention when man began to live in communities. During the 1st century with industrial revolution rapid population growth in the develop world and the volume of waste produce was relatively small. Today in developing nations, like, Nigeria, solid waste accumulate in every city causing serious health and environmental hazard.
The practice of dumping waste on streets, roads, streets and unapproved sites lead to breeding to rats, flies and out break of plagues as well as ecological impacts, such as water and air pollution. This is because the capacity of nature to dilute, disperse or absorb or dispose of its unwanted residues in the atmosphere, water way and land is limited. It is against this background that the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (FEPA) was established in 1988 manage and protect the environment. The decree establishing the agency also provided for the establishment of State Environment Protection Agencies (SEPA) in all the States of Federation.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Changes in Technology brings about changes in the consumption habit of the citizenry and therefore the composition of waste materials.
Thus a lot of non-biodegradable waste (that is substance that cannot be broken by bacteria) are generated and since non-biodegradable are not easily absorbed or diluted naturally such waste accumulate in heaps along major streets. The stinking odour and blackish liquid effluence emanating from such heaps especially during the rainy season constitute environmental hazards and degrade the aesthetic values of our environment.
They as well encourage breeding of mosquitoes and communicable diseases. Therefore the rate of generation of solid waste is not matched with the rate of evacuation as a result of problems ranging from lack of funds and professional experience staffs of bureaucracy and redtapism.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The purpose of this study is to
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
In an attempt to identify the approaches and problems of solid waste management in campus III IMT with a view of finding appropriate management strategies, the following research questions were formulated:
HYPOTHESIS
In order to ascertain the opinion of the public on the major constraints of solid waste management in. campus III IMT the following hypothesis are formulated.
Null Hypothesis
HO     The opinion of ENSEPA staff and the general public indicate and lack of management personnel that militate against proper solid waste management in campus III IMT.
Alternative Hypothesis
Hi      The opinion of (ENSEPA) staff and the general public indicate that it is the problem of equipment, fund and lack of management personnel that militate against proper solid waste management in campus III IMT.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The finding of this study will be of great significance to both the students and staff and indeed, every body that has a stake in the affairs and proceedings in IMT campus III.
This is because the recommendation of this study will prefer sustainable solid waste management strategies. Moreover, the study will go along ways in revealing to industrialists, the practical ways to minimize waste recycling.
Finally, the out come of this research will be an asset to environmental researcher and planners for effective planning and management of solid waste.
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The consequences and various types of waste are of global significance but the research decided to limit the study to.
LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
This study is constrained by limited time and financial resources. Other limitation includes lack of immediate reply to, the research questionnaire, but all these were soon overcome with perseverance.