Spatial analysis, sources, and categories of e-waste clusters in
This is in conformity with the work of Borthakur on the generation and management of e-waste, which stated that e-waste recycling in developing countries has a great potential to generate employment in the informal sector, and also Ogungbuyi et al. on the e-waste country assessment of Nigeria, which estimated that about …
Experts meet to address waste management in Kano
Experts meet to address waste management in Kano. Kano Indigenous Waste Management Association (KIWMA), has held a sensitisation workshop on …
An Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria
It is also found that Kano metropolis's solid waste consists to a large extent of organic and other biodegradable matter (43%) and constitutes 68.26% by weight of solid waste generated in the study area. The results indicate that that solid waste is not properly managed since there is no ideal landfill and recycling is limited.
Analysis and suitability modeling of solid waste disposal sites in …
This study assesses the suitability of existing locations of solid waste disposal sites within metropolitan Kano. Satellite imageries (Landsat, AsterDEM), GPS …
MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND …
The major environmental issues resulting from improper disposal and poor management of solid waste in Kano metropolis are physical nuisance of the waste to the environment, …
Recycling | Free Full-Text | Healthcare Waste Management in …
A study conducted in 2017 to ascertain the healthcare management practices and safety indicators in Nigeria shows that sharp and non-sharp components of healthcare waste were burnt in protected pits in 45.40% and 45.36% of all the sampled healthcare facilities respectively [ 9 ].
SOLID AND LIQUID WASTE MGT IN KMA
The state government has the 2 fSolid and Liquid Waste Management in the Kano Metropolitan Area: By Engr. M.H. Bichi Kano State Environmental Planning and Protection Agency (KASEPPA), the Refuse disposal Agency (REDA), and now the Ministry of Environment. Despite these interventions, the problem has still persisted.
ROLE OF ALL CITIZENS IN PROMOTING PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL IN KANO …
Improper disposal of waste in major roads and urban areas, such as the metropolitan areas of Kano state, can have serious consequences on public health. It not only affects the aesthetic appeal of ...
Healthcare Waste Management Practices in Nigeria: A Review
The Kano, Jigawa, and Rivers States are the states with the most needs. There are health facilities above the threshold ratio of 3500 to 1 in some states, e.g. the FCT, Nasarawa, Benue, and Niger. ... lack of waste management and recycling programs, insufficient financial and human capital, and the low priority provided to the issue (WHO, …
An empirical study of community involvement in …
Studies abound on recycling of some solid waste to enhance waste management (Ikube, 2017; Kyessi et al., 2017). The current study confirmed that many people, in particular among the educ ated, we ...
Determination of Greenhouse gas emission from incineration …
Lawal Abdu Daura. Abstract— The amount of carbon dioxide which is a greenhouse gas emission from incineration of municipal solid waste dis-posal in four waste disposal sites in Kano, Nigeria was determined. The total estimated carbon dioxide emission from the four disposal sites was found to be 69, 409.61 tonnes per year, while carbon dioxide ...
Beat the plastic: an approach to polyethylene terephthalate (PET
Disposal is the least efficient way of waste management, and recycling and prevention are the most effective ways. Keywords: plastic, waste, pollution, environment, landfill, recycling. Read more
Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices and …
researchers on waste management in Kano State; [20] examined the operations of agencies responsible for waste management in the Kano metropolis. The result showed a substantial percentage of the population (80%) to not have access to waste collection services and considers the waste management service within the metropolis very poor. …
Knowledge, attitudes and practice of solid waste disposal among
Background: Improper waste management practices can be influenced by many factors which impact negatively on humans and the environment. The study focused on assessing the factors that influence waste disposal practices among residents in Imo State Nigeria and the association between the socio-demographic characteristics of the …
Knowledge, attitude and practice of municipal solid waste management
The country has witnessed an accumulating problem of solid waste management and disposal. The MSW generation rate of Thailand is at the typical range of 0.3-1.44 kg/capita/day and with its average of 1.443 kg/capita/day. Unfortunately, only 52 percent (7.421 million tons) of the total volume of collected waste was properly managed.
(PDF) An Appraisal of Spatial Distribution of Solid Waste Disposal
Figure 1 illustrates the com- mon practice of solid waste disposal in Kano municipal. From the figure, the major source of solid waste in Kano is categorized into s, commercial, industrial, institutions and street refuse. ... Policy Implications Solid waste disposal and management services are public services, in which the local ...
[Just In] Waste Management: Kano To Establish Three Recycling …
Kano state Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB), has announced plan to create 3 recycling centers in designations centres in Kano metropolis.The Managing Director of the Board,...
Assessment of medical waste management in seven hospitals in …
Medical waste (MW) can be generated in hospitals, clinics and places where diagnosis and treatment are conducted. The management of these wastes is an issue of great concern and importance in view of potential public health risks associated with such wastes. The study assessed the medical waste management practices in selected …
Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices and …
waste disposal and accumulation on wellbeing of man and his environment ... researchers on waste management in Kano State; [20] examined the operations of agencies responsible for waste
An Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria
It is estimated that Kano metropolis generates about 3085 tones of solid waste per day. It is also found that Kano metropolis's solid waste consists to a large extent of organic and other biodegradable matter (43%) and constitutes 68.26% by weight of solid waste generated in the study area.
Top 10 Largest Waste Management and Recycling Companies
1. Waste Management. Annual revenue: $14.5 Billion; Number of employees: 44,900; Headquarters: Houston, TX; As the largest provider of waste and recycling services in the USA, Waste Management (WM) handles the needs of over 21 million commercial, residential, and industrial customers each year.
Solid Waste Management Practice in a Less Developed …
This paper presents the findings of a case study that explores the existing situation of solid waste management and disposal practices in metropolitan Kano; the largest urban …
(PDF) Determination of Greenhouse gas emission from
The amount of carbon dioxide which is a greenhouse gas emission from incineration of municipal solid waste disposal in four waste disposal sites in Kano, Nigeria was determined.
A STUDY OF PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH PET BOTTLES GENERATION AND DISPOSAL
Plastic waste management has been a major challenge globally owing to its far-reaching effects on public health and the environment. The study was aimed at assessing plastic waste management and plastic waste use behaviour in the Wawasua Community in the Sunyani Municipality. A total of 30 s were randomly selected for the study.
AN APPRAISAL OF THE LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR WASTE
AN APPRAISAL OF THE LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT IN KANO STATE. ABSTRACT. Waste is the greatest danger facing mankind today therefore measures must be nationally and internationally taken to control disposal of such waste to save and provide a safer, sound and good environment.
Kano State To Review Waste Management Laws | Sahara …
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State has announced that his administration is prepared to prevail on the State House of Assembly to review the …
(PDF) Analysis of Spatial Distribution of Solid Waste Disposal and
Improved management of solid waste disposal practices requires the EMA to provide waste disposal and collection sites to s that are located far from the existing containers.
Solid Waste Management Practice in a Less Developed …
existing situation of solid waste management and disposal practices in metropolitan Kano; the largest urban setting in northern Nigeria. The study was developed using various data sourced from field surveys and existing literature. It reveals the indiscriminate nature of the handling and disposal of solid waste in Kano metropolis, which it ...
Environmental and Public Health Impact of Poorsolid …
To assess the s perceptions on environmental and public health impact of poor solid waste disposal in Kano metropolis 2 Texila International Journal of Public Health Volume 5, Issue 4, Dec 2017 4. ...
An Assessment of Environmental Solid Waste Management …
5 Kano State Environmental Planning and Protection Agency (KASEPPA) 1990-1994 6 Refuse Disposal Agency (REDA) 1994-1998 7 Waste Disposal Company (WASCO) 1998-1999 8 Kano State Ministry of Environment 1999-2003 9 Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB) 2003-2021 Source: Kano State Ministry of Environment …