ABSTRACT
The research work examined waste generation and management stategies in ado-ekiti, ekiti state. The study involve visiting communities with the objective of studying ways of disposing waste, its management strategies, and the importance of cleanliness and being hygienic which is the primary source of health.
The aim of this work is to analyze waste generation and management stategies in ado-ekiti, ekiti state, and objective is to examine what causes waste in Ado metropolis, the nature of the relationship between environmental protection and waste management system in Ado metropolis, the effect of waste generation on socio-economic development in Ado metropolis, and to locate those areas that are prone to waste congestions.
The study relied on the secondary source of the data, thus, the questionnaire serves as the instrumentation for the research work. The questionnaire design was used to collect data, and administered in 100 randomly selected respondents in Ado-Ekiti. Findings from the study show that the problem of sanitation as well as waste disposal is one of the most serious environmental problems in Ado metropolis.
In the view of this finding, it was recommended that, there is need for government and sanitation bodies to make available dust bin to keep the environment clean from waste and also to encourage community dweller to make use of government waste dumping can in depositing their waste. Lastly government should also encourage particularly the residence to support waste authority to fight waste problem which may result in disease outbreak in the community
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgments iv
Abstract v
Table of Contents vi
List of Tables ix
List of Figures xi
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 4
1.3 Aim and Objectives 5
1.4 Research Questions 5
1.5 Research Hypothesis 6
1.6 The Study Area 6
1.7 Organization of the Study 11
1.8 significance of the Study 11
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
2.1 Literature Review 12
2.2 Citizen Mobilization and Environmental Education 17
2.3 Strengthening Waste Management Agency 18
2.4 Government Support 19
2.5 Waste Management Legislation 19
2.6 Infrastructural and Management Improvement 20
2.7 Application of Science and Technology 20
2.8 Monitoring and Surveillance 21
2.9 Policy and Planning Implications 22
2.10 Significance of Waste Management 22
2.11 Challenges of Waste Management in Ado Metropolis 24
2.12 Context of conceptualization of waste Management 26
2.13 Waste Management and Sustainable Development in Nigeria 29
2.14 Compliances with Institutional Rules and Regulations 32
2.13 Theoretical Framework 33
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHOD
3.0 Introduction 40
3.1 Sources of Data collection 40
3.2 Research Design 41
3.3 Population 41
3.4 Sample and Sampling Techniques 41
3.5 Research Instrument 43
3.6 Validity of the Instrument 43
3.7 Administration of the Instrument 43
3.8 Data Analysis and Presentation 43
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 Presentation and Data Analysis 44
4.2 Discussion 57
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Introduction 60
5.2 Summary and Findings 60
5.3 Recommendations 61
5.3 Conclusion 62
REFERENCES 63
APPENDIX 68
LIST OF TABLES
Items Pages
Table: 4.1.1Sex 44
Table: 4.1.2marital Status 45
Table: 4.1.3 Occupation 45
Table: 4.1.4Household Size 46
Table 4.1.5 What constitutes the major waste generated in your area? 46
Table 4.1.6What types of bin are you using before final disposal? 47
Table 4.1.7How frequently do you empty your bin (refuse)? 47
Table 4.1.8What is the average estimate of the weight of your area refuse bin when it is full? 48
Table 4.1.9Do you dispose off your refuse in place approved by the government? 48
Table 4.1.10How often do you participate in environmental sanitation in your area? 49
Table 4.1.11Are you willing to support the waste authorities in your area in their cry against waste problems? 49
Table 4.1.12Are you willing to support them financially? 50
Table 4.1.13Have you ever witnessed the outbreak of diseases due to waste in your environmental? 50
Table 4.1.14How are waste collected? 51
Table 4.1.15How did you dispose your waste? 51
Table 4.1.16 Who is responsible for final waste disposal in your area? 52
Table 4.1.17Do you agree that government should involve more refuse collectors and cart pushers to make sanitation more effective? 52
Table 4.1.18Are you aware of the waste management authorities in your area? 53
Table 4.1.19Does their operation extend to you area? 53
Table 4.1.20Do you agree that each area should also involve in participating in waste collection and disposal? 53
Table 4.1.21Do you notice the presence of government waste bins in your area? 54
Table 4.1.22Do you think the state and local government have a huge role to play in waste management? 54
Table 4.1.23Do you think it will be better if the government deals with individuals who insult the environment with wasted? 54
Table 4.1.24Do you have any complaints concerning the final dumping sites? 55
Table 4.1.25Do you think the solution to waste can be eradicated by the government 53
LIST OF FIGURES
Items Pages
Figure 1: Ekiti State in its National Setting 8
Figure 2: Map of South-Western Nigeria 9
Figure 3: Map of Ekiti State showing its Local Government Areas 10
Fig 2.13.1: Diagram of burgess land use theory 33
Fig 2.13.2: Hoyt land use theory 36
Fig. 2.13.3: Harris and Ullman land use theory 41
