Abstract
A study has been undertaken on the quantity and characteristics of refuse generated among families in high, middle and low socio-economic groups in Ibadan City, Nigeria. These three groups generate, respectively, 0.428, 0.289 and 0.132 kg refuse per capita. A major portion of the refuse is generated in high and middle socioeconomic groups and contained 66–71% of putrescible organic matter represented by garbage. The refuse also contained 1.1–2.6% total Kjeldahl nitrogen and 1.6–3.3% total phosphorus. The presence of leaves which contribute to volume are attributed to the traditional food habits of the people.
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