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The aim of this review was to examine the current HCW disposal methods in place and the harmful effects they have on the environment and on public health. The findings accumulated in this review demonstrate a heavy reliance on basic, low tech HCW disposal techniques and uncovered the negative impacts of these methods.
ABSTRACT: The paper examined the municipal solid waste disposal methods and the environmental issues associated with the management of solid waste in Kano …
Municipal solid waste generation, disposal and management in most parts o f Kano metropolis is a serious issue because of the environmental issues these waste present. The stud y has shown that
The major objective of the study is to find out whether solid wastes are properly managed by the Kano State government through the ministry of environment given the dangers …
Ac Figure 11: Suitability model map of a solid waste disposal site in Kano metropolis (11a), and the overlay of existing disposal sites on the suitability map of the study area (11b). ... (2016), Selection of Landfill Site for Waste Disposal Management in Ile Ife, Southwest Nigeria Using Geo- Spatial Technique (Case Study of Ile-Ife and its ...
The population of Ghana is growing at an alarming rate with its attendant increase in waste generation, specifically PET bottle-waste. Prior studies have shown that, the chemical composition of the materials in making the PET bottles; from exploration of petroleum as raw materials, to the non-biodegradable nature of the empty bottles are an obvious …
This study assesses the suitability of existing locations of solid waste disposal sites within metropolitan Kano. Satellite imageries (Landsat, AsterDEM), GPS …
The study examined integrated municipal solid waste management and hierarchy: thepanacea to solid waste issues in Kano metropolis which was anchored on the concept of sustainable development to meet the 2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3; 6 and 11 by 2030.
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, the solid waste are blown around by winds or rainstorm making the environment dirty, the waste sometimes block drainage channels during rainstorm causing flooding in the
In this study potential for reduction in greenhouse gas contribution of the methane generation from four solid waste disposal sites (SWDs) in Kano metropolis was investigated. The result show that combustion of the methane generated in the solid waste disposal sites would reduce the carbon dioxide equivalent emission of the methane by …
This implies that the understanding of the concept of waste management by some s is limited due to ignorance and their levels of education, thereby increasing the indiscriminate waste disposal and management burden in the area. 3.2: Occupations of the Respondents Figure 3.2 shows the occupational status of the respondents.
If yes, what does the hospital use chemical disinfectant 0 0.0 autoclave and retort treatment 0 0.0 microwave disinfectants 0 0.0 Total 132 100.0 Table 5 Distribution of responses on hospital waste disposal methods N=132 which method of waste disposal is practiced in your hospital Frequency Percentage (%) incineration method 0 0.0 land disposal ...
This paper assesses the current legal and institutional arrangement for the management of municipal solid waste in Kano metropolis, Nigeria and proffers an alternative based on decentralised private sector led operators and public regulatory framework. Data was collected through a desk study of the legal and institutional arrangement of solid waste …
The state-owned company in charge of waste disposal in Kano will serve as the supervisory body and the Nigerian Ministry of Environment as the regulatory body. Turning organic waste into electricity. According to Remsab, Kano State alone produces …
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 …
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, the solid waste are blown around by winds or rainstorm making the environment dirty, the waste sometimes block drainage channels during rainstorm causing flooding in the
Background: This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practice of solid waste disposal among residents of the Husuren-Kwari community in Kano, Nigeria.Methods: A non-experimental descriptive survey research design was adopted and data were obtained from June to October 2019.
The practices of waste disposal across most urban areas in Nigeria are a cause for concern. Solid wastes are disposed of indiscriminately in various unsuitable locations across the townships. This ...
The paper concludes that it is essential that the government start to recognize the sector in view of its economic and social contributions to the society and the overall solid waste management system in Kano Metropolis. Key Words: Waste recycling, Waste reuse, Waste recovery, Municipal solid waste management, Informal sector.
This paper assess and compares present municipal solid waste management in two cities -Kano and Katsina . Data for the study was obtained from published documents and questionnaire administered to the government agencies responsible for waste management in the two cities and a random selection of the users of the service …
This paper assesses the current legal and institutional arrangement for the management of municipal solid waste in Kano metropolis, Nigeria and proffers an alternative based on …
Thus, the major aim of the study was to assess the waste management practices in Kano central abattoir. A total number of 100 respondents primarily butchers were randomly selected from the population.
There are a few numbers of plastic waste recycling companies in a fewer number of cities and disposal practices for the greater percentage of the plastic wastes that are not captured for recycling possess immediate and future danger for the environment. ... Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), and Kano State Environmental …
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 …
Waste Disposal Sites in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria Ali Ibrahim Naibbi, Umar Musa Umar ... Solid waste management agencies of Kano municipal since independence (1960). S/N Agency Period
An Appraisal of Spatial Distribution of Solid Waste Disposal Sites in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria. umar musa. This paper describes a research project that has been conducted as …
This paper assesses the current legal and institutional arrangement for the management of municipal solid waste in Kano metropolis, ... An in depth study of the effects of socio- economic conditions on waste recycling practices. Waste Management and Research, 21:180-190. 96 IPCC (2000) Special Report on Emissions Scenarios. ...
An Appraisal of Spatial Distribution of Solid Waste Disposal Sites in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria. musa kallah. 2017, Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection.
Municipal solid waste management is a global contemporary issue affecting cities' authorities. Like other major cities of the world, Kano metropolis, with a population of more than four million, is faced with serious solid waste management problems. ... This study assesses the suitability of existing locations of solid waste disposal sites ...
The results show that the sector in Kano metropolis produces the largest amount of waste in the city accounting for 62.5% and the waste generated by various institutions in Kano...
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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 ...
waste management in Kano Metr opolis, thereby privatizing waste collection and disposal services. Since the stated WTP amounts were found to vary significantly, the paper also suggests that the ...
Annually, thousands of 3. Air Contamination people die due to diseases caused by 4. Climate Change-Induced Extreme improper waste disposal in the environment. Weather The threat of solid waste is a massive Solid waste management is the collection, problem in the Kano State Metropolis.
This report provides a review of municipal solid waste (MSW) management in Kano, Nigeria. It employs a number of performance indicators, which include: waste collection, controlled disposal, materials recovery and financial sustainability. Other indicators are: user inclusivity, provider inclusivity and institutional coherence. A material flow diagram …
The aim is to quantify and to identify the existing locations of waste disposal sites by mapping their spatial distribution. This paper describes a research project that has been conducted as part of the Kano Municipal waste management strategy. The aim is to quantify and to identify the existing locations of waste disposal sites by mapping ...