Abstract
Studies on Solid Waste Disposal and Management Methods in Makurdi and its Environs North Central Nigeria
Highlights
Solid waste means unwanted materials or substances that are left or discarded after use, included are byproducts of process lines or materials that may be required by law to be disposed of (Okecha, 2000)
Solid waste management is explained as that discipline associated with the control of generation, storage, collection, transfer and transport, processing and disposal of solid wastes in a manner that is in accord with the best principles of public health, economics, engineering, conservation, aesthetics and other environmental considerations and that is responsive to public attitude (Tchobanoglous et al, 1993)
Improper management of waste have resulted in public health issues in other countries
Summary
Solid waste means unwanted materials or substances that are left or discarded after use, included are byproducts of process lines or materials that may be required by law to be disposed of (Okecha, 2000). Solid waste management is explained as that discipline associated with the control of generation, storage, collection, transfer and transport, processing and disposal of solid wastes in a manner that is in accord with the best principles of public health, economics, engineering, conservation, aesthetics and other environmental considerations and that is responsive to public attitude (Tchobanoglous et al, 1993). Solid waste can be classified in a number of ways, on the basis of source, environmental risks, utility and physical property. Improper management of waste have resulted in public health issues in other countries. Considerable percentage of urban waste in developing countries is deposited either on the roads, or road sides, unapproved dump sites, in water ways, drainage system, or in open sites which adversely affect environmental friendliness. Solid waste poses various threats to public health and adversely affects flora and fauna as well as the environment especially when it is not appropriately collected and disposed (Geraldu, 1995). The adjacent areas including high ways, farmlands, forest plantation, etc. are encroached upon which has a toll on biodiversity conservation (Hardy and Seatterwaite, 1992)
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