Determinants of solid waste collection and disposal: differentials of high and low density areas of sango – OTA metropolis

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International Journal of Development Research

Determinants of solid waste collection and disposal: differentials of high and low density areas of sango – OTA metropolis

Abstract: 

Solid waste collection and disposal is a serious problem in many urban cities in Nigeria. It is further heightened by the growing populations, rapid economic growth and consumption patterns which have accelerated the generation rate of solid waste, thus making its collection and disposal a major challenges. This paper assessed the determinants of solid waste collection and disposal; differentials of high and low density areas of Sango – Ota metropolis. The descriptive research method was employed for the study. A total of sixty (60) respondents were used representing thirty (30) each for high and low density areas respectively. The research instrument was a questionnaire tagged High and Low Density Waste Generation Questionnaire (HLDSWGQ). Three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using t-test (paired comparison) and all were accepted. Recommendation was made that government at all levels especially those at the local level, should provide the money, men and materials for the prompt collection and disposal of waste in their respective areas of jurisdiction.

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