Status Of Waste Management Research Articles

Sustainable management of alkaline battery waste in developing countries by waste reduction and metal recovery development: A cost-benefit study based on waste flow analysis to select the optimum scenario

Alkaline batteries are one of the most used types of household batteries. The annual consumption of billions of alkaline batteries produces battery wastes that are not recycled in most countries. In this study, alkaline battery waste management status was investigated by defining an economic model based on cost-benefit analysis. Scenarios for improving the current situation by combining battery waste reduction methods and developing battery waste recycling units were compared using this financial model. The results showed that 24 tons of solid wastes from three sizes of alkaline batteries were landfilled annually, which caused 4.52 tons of zinc to leak into the environment. The cost-benefit of zinc recovery from the alkaline batteries was estimated by 73.1 USD/kg. Based on this, the study estimates that the linear management of alkaline battery waste results in an annual financial potential loss of 198,832 USD. 30% reduction in battery wastes by replacement of rechargeable batteries and the development of battery waste processing units to 50% of the current potential will reduce the annual release of zinc to the environment by 0.9 tons and the annual net income will be equivalent to 131,229 USD. Changing the management of alkaline battery wastes from a linear economy to a material recovery cycle will have a positive financial balance in addition to reducing environmental damage.

Assessment of Solid Waste Management Practices and Role of Community Participation in Mettu Town, Ethiopia

Solid waste management has become a major public health and environmental concern in urban areas of Ethiopia. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the status of the existing solid waste management and to assess the attitude and role of the community in Mettu town. In order to accomplish these objectives, both primary and secondary data were gathered and analyzed by descriptive statistics. The sample size included of 96 members of households, business owners, kebele leaders, municipal workers, solid waste collectors and health extension workers who were selected randomly. Based on the data that generated from the respondents municipal solid waste management system is very weak in terms of status, spatial coverage, community involvement, and solid waste management facility. Among 96 about 84 (87.5%) respondents are not satisfied with the existing solid waste management. The communities participate very careless to clean their front yards, street and see it as the responsibility of the municipality. This poor status of solid waste management is intensified by poor contribution of stakeholders. Therefore, the government should be engaged in awareness creation and training all communities and stakeholders to upgrade the existing low status of solid waste management services in Mettu town.

Municipal Solid Waste Management using GIS Analysis: A Case Study of Sehwan City

One of the fundamental issues of the 21st century, and one of the key tasks of a municipal administration is to manage solid waste effectively and efficiently. Cities are developing extremely, and the issue of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is becoming critical, as a result of the growth in quantity and complexity of generated waste and the shortage of land for its disposal. By 2050, the world's waste creation will have more than doubled the rate of population increase. The area is mostly residential, and most of the solid waste is created in the home, such as food and vegetable waste. There are few bins places in Sehwan city and those are not placed at the proper location, due to this reason inhabitants of the city are throwing their municipal waste on the street sides and vacant plots. The research aim of the study was to develop a GIS technology. This research contained three objectives, to Identify the existing municipal solid waste management condition and their effect on different factors such as health and the environment, to Reallocation of waste collection bins in the study area using GIS buffer analysis, and to propose a route plan for the collection of municipal solid waste using GIS network analysis. Furthermore, based on GIS technology, this work provides a framework for optimizing the waste collection and transportation system. The result showed that the misplacement of waste bins the Sehwan city can affect the environment, waste laying around the bins cause land pollution, and also municipal waste on road, affects the health of people. More than 82% of the inhabitants are unsatisfied with the management of the solid waste disposal system in the study area also 90% of residents are suffered from different diseases. This study will help the planner and authorities cope with the issues of municipal solid waste. Municipal authorities need to follow technologies and research studies for solving the solid waste issues of local peoples’ in their city.

PENANGANAN PEMUKIMAN KUMUH, STUDI KASUS KELURAHAN OESAPA, KECAMATAN KELAPA LIMA KOTA KUPANG

This study aims to analyze the level of slums and handling the slum settlements in the Oesapa village, Kelapa Lima sub-district, Kupang city. The type of research used quantitative research. Interview data collection techniques, documentation studies, observation. This research was conducted in December 2022. The results showed that: (1) the level of slums in Oesapa Village on indicators of building conditions and waste management is that Oesapa Village is in the moderate slum stage. (2) the KOTAKU program has influence on the management of slum settlements in Oesapa Barat Village through indicators of waste management and building conditions, although it has not yet had a large-scale impact on the local environment. The government's communication with the community needs to be improved in this case, every City Without Slums (KOTAKU) program must be well socialized so the all people know about the KOTAKU program being implemented and there is a need for equitable counseling in the Oesapa Village regarding the KOTAKU program (3) In terms of handling slums in the Oesapa Village through the KOTAKU program the concept of developing coastal tourism development areas, preserving mangrove ecosystems and developing mangrove ecotourism, developing environment- based economies that support the development of waterfront cities.

Application of the DPSIR model to assess the current status of solid waste management in Binh Hoa, Thuan An, Binh Dương province

Through analysis of the DPSIR model, combined with research methods such as field surveys, and survey questionnaires, the author has given the following results: The amount of waste is increasing; Not paying attention to the classification at source, Solid waste collection is still limited; Environmental quality is degraded due to the stench caused by domestic waste in some neighborhoods; The soil environment is polluted due to solid waste treatment that is difficult to decompose; Surface water and groundwater are also leaked due to leachate, wastewater from landfills; The polluted environment has, directly and indirectly, affected the health and production and business activities of the people in the ward, degraded the ecosystem, and lost the urban beauty. The author has proposed solutions to reduce environmental pollution caused by domestic waste such as population policy, establishing collection groups, craft village planning, and applying the circular green model in economic development.

Domestic Solid Waste Management, Bio remedial Approach: A Review

As quantum of waste generation is raising around the world it has become a challenge for many developing countries to establish proper waste management system. The present status of waste management and the prospects of introducing improved means of disposing municipal solid waste (MSW) in India is the theme of study created. Bioremediation is the most effective management tool to manage the polluted environment and recover contaminated soil. Bioremediation, both in situ and ex-situ have strong scientific growth in SWM. Microbes are very helpful to remediate the contaminated environment. Number of microbes including aerobes, anaerobes and fungi are involved in bioremediation process. This review concludes with some simple and effective trends in waste management, with a vision of refining in current Indian systems. Key words: Municipal Solid waste, Bioremediation, Waste Management strategies.

Solid Waste Management System in Enugu Metropolis, South-Eastern Municipality, Nigeria

Waste management and characterization is a fundamental step for effective and sustainable waste management strategies in order to safeguard environmental health. This study investigated the working system of Municipal solid waste management system (MSWMS) in all the zones of Enugu metropolis both by residents and by the municipal authority- Enugu State Waste Management Authority ESWAMA). Enugu metropolis as a geographical entity has been zoned into: LGAs, zones, wards, layouts among others for a well structured questionnaire administration. Available records in the ESWAMA main office indicates that Enugu metropolis was divided into ten (10) zones based on their SWM coverage schedule. Findings revealed that the elements of MSWMS in the metropolis include: waste collection, transfer, separation, recycling, and disposal. Furthermore, the study revealed no form of solid waste separation before being dumped for transfer and disposal. The only form of recycling in the study area however is the done by the scavengers and their activities include: separation and selling of valuables recovered from solid waste dumpsites. Conclusively this study reveals that 30.7% (7.0% daily+23.7% 2-3days) of households are served within (1-3days) collection of SWs from dumpsites in their areas whereas 58.0% (31.3% 4days-1week+26.0% above 1week) said that collection of SWs at dumpster or at approved dumpsites delayed for 4days to over a week. The study recommends building cognizance on the need to sort waste from source before disposal and also inspire embracing of recycle and reuse of wastes to reduce wastes generated.

Recruitment and Selection Processes in Public Service Organizations: Rivers State Experience

This study examines recruitment and selection processes in public service organizations: Rivers State Experience. The problems caused by poor recruitment and selection processes have occupied the front burner of public discourse in recent time. This is due to the fact that governance have been privatized, personalized, recruitment and selection processes in public service organizations is currently mired by irregularities and unfair approaches. Mixed method was utilized with survey research design in this study. The population of the study is 1,979 for both organizations that were selected for the study, Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) which is state public sector and Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) which is Federal public sector. However, Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) has 654 population and Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) 1,325. Taro Yamane’s formula was used to determine the sample size from the population which gave us 399 (three hundred and ninety nine) respondents for both organizations. Questionnaires were correctly filled and returned for analysis using SPSS 12 version. Descriptive statistics were used to interpret data on the socio-demography characteristics of respondents, while tables, percentage were used to present the result for clarity and better understanding. Multi-stage sampling techniques (including systematic sampling and simple random sampling) were used in this study. Findings of this study revealed among others that: the public sector organizations are bedevilled by political and ethnic appointments. Also, those suitable and qualified candidates are denied positions in line with political or ethnic affiliation, thus affecting efficiency and productivity of the organizations. Based on the findings the study recommended among others that: job trafficking that is gradually becoming a norm in the recruitment and selection processes into the Nigerian public service should receive a serious and urgent sanction. There should be a body and a law empowering such body to investigate and prosecute every recruitment malpractice. Such body should be involved in every recruitment to enable them get information about the processes.

INFLUENCE OF WASTE MANAGEMENT ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT

This research scrutinized the impacts of waste management systems on environmental health and socio-economic development in the Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos, employing a sample survey as the research design. The study included 800 respondents from the public residing within the targeted area, yielding a representative sample size of 227 as determined by the Yamane formula. Stratified sampling was used to assess respondents that were readily accessible and amenable to participation. The data were gathered via structured questionnaires and subsequently evaluated through Frequency Tables and Percentages. Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Statistical method was employed for hypotheses testing. The findings revealed a significant correlation between the current waste management system in Yaba LCDA and employment opportunities. Likewise, there was a noted relationship between waste collection methodologies in Yaba LCDA and the economic opportunities for residents. Moreover, a relationship between the challenges confronting waste collection and management in Yaba LCDA and environmental sanitation was also observed. The study proposes several recommendations. First, the necessity for establishing and enforcing robust waste management legislation to streamline the current waste management system in Lagos State. Secondly, continued public education campaigns are necessary to underline the benefits of efficient waste management for environmental and societal health. Additionally, remuneration for Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) staff needs to be fair and sufficient to ensure their dedication to their work. Finally, the Lagos State government should furnish modern equipment, suitable vehicles, and waste disposal tools to support LAWMA and Private Sector Participants (PSP) officials in waste collection efforts.

Perspectives on the Promotion of Solid Recovered Fuels in Taiwan

Due to the economic inefficiency of material recycling of general industrial waste and urban waste, the use of solid recovered fuels (SRFs) not only mitigates the environmental loadings from waste incineration plants and sanitary landfills but also creates green electricity and/or heat and thus reduces the use of fossil fuels. In this regard, the Taiwan government formulated the “Solid Recovered Fuel Manufacturing Guidelines and Quality Standards” in 2020 to ensure the manufacturing quality of SRFs. This paper focused on the status of waste management and energy supply, the current regulations for adopting SRFs, and the challenges in the development of SRFs from the viewpoints (or life cycle) of the environmental, economic, and engineering (or technological) characters in Taiwan. Based on the database of the official handbook/yearbook, the energy supply from indigenous biomass and waste was 1678.7 × 103 kiloliters of oil equivalent (KLOE) in 2021, which only accounted for about 1.2% of the total energy supply. Obviously, available indigenous biomass and waste for producing SRFs were mostly from waste wood, sugarcane bagasse, and mixtures containing wood/paper. Finally, some suggestions for the increasing use of SRFs in the energy and industrial sectors were addressed to keep in step with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in 2030, especially in the mitigation of GHG emissions.

Assessing students' 'clean and healthy living behavior' in an intervention program

The Indonesian government manages the health and environment of students through the post-Islamic boarding school program. However, it has not run optimally due to students' lack of knowledge and literacy on personal and environmental sanitation. This study identified the knowledge about an environmental-based sanitation approach among students at boarding schools. The study was conducted in October 2021 using the principle of the pre-post test method based on an intervention study. The students who participated in this study were 70 female students of Junior and Senior High School levels. The students were given practical training regarding the concept and benefits of 'clean and healthy living behavior' (CHLB), infectious skin diseases, the status of waste management, and health and environmental issues resulting from burning waste. The statistical analysis uses Chi-square descriptive analysis. There was an increase in the post-test results compared to the pre-test by 5% for students' understanding of the definition of CHLB and 60% for students' understanding of air pollution reduction efforts from the students' point of view. The students understand learning environment-based sanitation through practical intervention.

Calculation of Waste Generation and Composition in Tegal City as an Effort to Increase Waste Reduction

The generation of waste will increase along with the increase in population. Meanwhile, the composition of waste will change every year due to changes in the lifestyle and economic level of the community. Tegal is a densely populated city, and the accumulation of garbage in the city of Tegal in the last two years has increased by 38.9%. The existing waste management paradigm is still conventional so the amount of generation that enters the Final Disposal Site is still quite large. The purpose of this study is 1) to determine the generation and composition of waste in the Educational Area, offices, markets, and other public facilities. 2) find out the percentage of managed waste. The study began with surveys and interviews regarding the sources of waste and the existing conditions of waste management in the city of Tegal. The survey was conducted by reviewing the facilities of garbage bins, temporary shelters, and sources of waste. This research is quantitative in nature and becomes the basis for the proposed solid waste management design. Waste generation and composition were calculated using the SNI 19-3964-1995 method. The results showed that the waste generated was around 261.93 kg/day. Meanwhile, the composition of waste in Tegal City is dominated by organic waste by 66%. The rest is in the form of waste such as; plastic (15%), paper (13%), cloth & leather (4%) the rest is glass and metal, and others. The percentage of Tegal city waste that is managed is 88.8%, which is divided into two, namely: the first is waste handling with a percentage of 77.61% and the second is a waste reduction with a percentage of 11.19%. While the remaining 11.2% is still unmanaged waste.

Status of solid waste generation in municipal corporation cities of Maharashtra in India: a review

Generation of municipal solid waste to manage is a major environmental issue in Maharashtra. Due to rapid increase in industrialization, urbanization and population growth, the generation rate of municipal solid waste in Maharashtrian cities and towns also increased. Mishandling of municipal solid waste can cause adverse environmental impacts, public health risks and other socio-economic problems. Present investigation has been carried out to study the altering tendencies of quantity and features of municipal solid waste. The changing pattern of waste composition highlights the importance of isolation for effective process of waste management amenities. Municipal experts should maintain the storing facilities in such a way that they do not generate unhygienic and contaminated situations. A fresh survey would be carried out on the generation and characterization of municipal solid waste in Maharashtra. Subsequently, the municipal solid waste is varied in nature, many samples must be collected and examined to obtain statistically reliable consequences. This overview on status of solid waste management in Maharashtrian cities in India will be beneficial for the competent authorities responsible for municipal solid waste management and researchers to prepare more resourceful strategies.

Impact of Solid Waste on Soil Bacterial and the Municipal Waste Management in Some Communities of Lagos Island

The effects of solid waste on soil and soil sentinels cannot be over emphasized. On the other hand, managing municipal waste has a serious challenge. This study focused on the impact of solid waste on soil bacteria and the municipal waste management in some communities of Lagos Island which are Dolphin and Adeola Odeku Village. This study aimed at examining the present municipal waste management practices in Lagos Island and how they can be improved upon. Random sampling was used to administer 100 questionnaires to households while the different heavy metal concentrations in the soil samples were determined using Buck 200 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The wastes were mainly composed of food wastes, plastics/pet bottles and nylon. Although the majority of the respondents (65%) had waste bins/bags assigned to their houses, about 73.86% did not sort their wastes. The concentrations of the heavy metals (Co, Zn, Ni, and Mn) in the soil samples were higher in Dolphin and Adeola Odeku village compared to the control soil sample. The bacterial isolates identified from the soil samples are Corynebacterium spp., Enterobacter spp., Flavobacterium spp., Acinebacter spp., Escherichia coli, Proteus spp., Bacillus subtilis and Micricoccus leteus. SWOT analysis revealed the need to improve environmental awareness to minimize the threat of low sorting of wastes. Also, opportunities exist for recycling plastics/pet bottles and nylon while wastes from food materials could benefit agriculture through composing. This study suggests that more environmental awareness, policies, and better administration are needed to improve the status of waste management in urban communities of Lagos Island.

ANALISIS PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH DENGAN PRINSIP 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) (Studi Kasus Di Desa Mamak Kabupaten Sumbawa)

Waste is the result of human activities in rural areas that exert great pressure on the environment, especially with the state of waste not being collected and eventually accumulating in open places and bodies of water. Waste management in general can be done by burning, throwing into sewers, piling up around houses and most often thrown into rivers. Although some experts have found various ways to deal with waste, including how to recycle, these methods still do not solve the problem of waste that is increasing in quantity and type, both in rural areas and in other settlements. One of the programs for handling waste problems is through the 3R program where the program is a program by implementing the 3R principle, namely reducing or reducing the amount of waste, recycling or recycling waste, and reuse or reuse waste. This research method is to use qualitative and quantitative methods. The problem in this study is how the picture and condition of waste management in Mamak Village, Sumbawa Regency, waste management planning with the 3R principle. Data collection using primary data was obtained through calculations of waste generation, questionnaires / interviews with the people of Mamak Village. The samples in this study were calculated to obtain as many as 30 samples obtained from Mamak Village, Sumbawa Regency. The results of this research in Mamak Village in particular have not been maximized in applying the 3R concept so that TPST planning is needed, therefore in applying the 3R principle, it is necessary to have the participation of the government to further improve the application of the 3R principle.

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY FOR SLUM MANAGEMENT

Based on the 2020 West Lombok Regent's Decree, Gerung District, West Lombok Regency, is not included in the list of slum housing and slum settlement locations in West Lombok Regency for 2020 - 2025. The Gerung District area, West Lombok Regency, is facing several settlement problems. Various problems in the Gerung District area such as building conditions, road conditions, drinking water supply conditions, environmental drainage conditions, waste management conditions, and solid waste management conditions. In addition to physical problems, non-physical problems such as social problems and community economic problems are not that high. The purpose of this research is to get the best concept and program to address this area so that it becomes a slum-free settlement in 2023. This research applies the concept of how best to handle this area so that it becomes a slum-free settlement. The implementation strategy is divided into short-term (2023-2024), medium-term (2024-2029) and long-term (2030-2040) programs. The research method used is quantitative and qualitative research methods. Primary data collection is carried out by direct observation to field locations to obtain information and field problems. Interviews were conducted by selecting respondents based on their position. The types of questions are determined based on the needs of the analysis. The secondary data needed is existing settlement data, BPS statistical data on the condition of the local population, and the RTRW map of West Lombok Regency. Slum settlement standards are set based on the Regulation of the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing of the Republic of Indonesia Number 14/PRT/M/2018. The strategy for managing slum settlements is carried out using the AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) method whose goal is to get waste management conditions that have the highest score causing slums and the SWOT analysis methodology to get alternative strategic decisions. This research can be used as material for consideration and input for the West Lombok Regency Government and stakeholders. These results are needed to establish or formulate policies related to infrastructure development to improve the quality of slum settlements, so that the slum-free Gerung District is realized in 2023 and continues. Relevant agencies are expected to make SOPs, carry out periodic monitoring, add competent human resources, activate the website as a media for socialization and outreach as well as a more approach to the community, good coordination with related agencies and other parties in West Lombok Regency as well need to be implemented

Medical solid waste management status in Zimbabwe.

In Zimbabwe, management of medical solid waste is emerging as a visible dilemma. This is attributed to population explosion as well as outbreak of diseases and spread of already existing diseases which accelerate volume of medical solid waste generated by medical facilities. Consequently, the overarching objective of this paper was to review medical solid waste management status in Zimbabwe utilising published documents. The literature demonstrated that medical solid waste generated in Zimbabwe encompasses pathological, pharmaceutical, chemical, infectious, cytotoxic, sharps and general waste. Management approaches used by medical facilities are marred with inappropriateness as shown by storage, collection, conveyance and disposal of non-segregated waste. Verdicts of the study depict that open pit dumping, landfills, incineration, burying, open burning, ottoway pits and open dumpsites are discarding strategies used. However, these strategies pose water, air and soil pollution, therefore, impacting the ecosystem and humanity. Findings indicated that infectious diseases, respiratory diseases, gastro-intestinal problems and injuries emanate due to poor management of medical waste. The roots of unsafe management of medical solid waste include inadequate finance, weak enforcement of legislation, ignorance among health workers and waste workers as well as non-participatory approach in decision making. Zimbabwe is recommended to direct funds to medical solid waste, increase awareness of health workers through trainings and education and reinforcing enforcement of legislation linked to medical solid waste among others.

Implementation Analysis of the Cleaner Production Concept in Solid Waste Management among Food Businesses along Ryacudu Street, Sukarame District, Lampung Province, Indonesia

In the midst of city or regional growth and transformation, the establishment of fresh commercial zones often arises from the development of infrastructure and enhancements to roads, exemplified by the rejuvenation of Jl. Ryacudu in Bandar Lampung. The recent enhancements to Jl. Ryacudu, supervised by the Public Works and Construction Agency, have given rise to a thriving business center featuring an assortment of shops, cafes, restaurants, minimarkets, and various services lining both sides of the thoroughfare. Consequently, the increased activities have led to a proportional rise in waste production, especially within the food industry sector. Thus, effective environmental management is urgently required to prevent any adverse ecological impacts arising from the solid waste produced. This study aims to evaluate the current status of waste management in the food industry sector, focusing on both its effectiveness and efficiency. Additionally, the study proposes waste management strategies, emphasizing the adoption of the cleaner production concept, incorporating the principles of the 3R system (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). The study's findings reveal that the complete implementation of the 3R system has yet to be achieved in the current setting. Nonetheless, the effectiveness and efficiency of the current solid waste management practices are considered satisfactory. Furthermore, the preparedness to adopt the 3R approach has been confirmed, indicating a promising path towards sustainable waste management practices within the restaurant industry.

An Insight into the Bio Medical Waste Management Status of Alwar using Indicators and Sub-Indicators

The United Nations in 2015 adopted seventeen sustainable development goals among which good health and wellbeing for all is one of them to be achieved by 2030. Thus, continuous improvements in the health sector have become the primary focus of governments around the globe. The irony is that the medical sector which are our main agencies of health have become a major source of infectious pollutants due to the byproducts released from them after the utilization of these services. The waste generated from health care facilities is called bio medical waste in India; though it has various terminologies which are used widely in different countries across the globe making it all the more complicated to be handled. Already bio medical waste has been regarded as the second most hazardous waste after radioactive waste thus making it essential to be regularized by rules and regulations. Such rules are found to exist all around the world. But the poor management of bio medical waste in developing countries raises some pertinent questions regarding the enforcement of these rules. We through our article are presenting the important parameters that can be a boon for the sustainable management of bio medical waste. These parameters are called indicators or sub indicators and are six in number and indicate how efficiently a health care facility is managing its bio medical waste.

Lagos State Hospital Waste Management Practices: A Descriptive Overview with Stakeholders’ Role and Key Recommendations

Background: Waste generation and its disposal is an essential issue in the sustainability of the environment and the planet’s future. Waste management is essential across sectors, likewise the health sector. Therefore, there is a need to employ extra care and attention to handling waste generated from healthcare facilities to avoid the dangers of poor biomedical waste management. We carried out this study to examine the waste management practice in healthcare facilities in Lagos State. Methods: The study was a descriptive survey carried out in one-thousand two hundred and fifty-six (1256) healthcare facilities in Lagos State. Nine hundred sixty-nine (969) of these facilities are located in urban areas, while two hundred and eighty-seven (287) are rural. The facilities studied are government/public health facilities (15.45%), private-for-profit facilities (82.88%), NGOs, Mission/Faith-Based medical facilities (1.67%). The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Specifically, we utilized bar charts, frequency, and percentage. Result: The result shows that 98.4% (1236) of the studied facilities are registered with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), while 1.6% (20) are not registered. 98.5% (191) of the 194 government-owned facilities, 98.5% (1025) of the 1041 private-for-profit facilities, and 98.2% (20) of the 21 NGOs/faith-based health facilities are registered with Lagos State Waste Management Authority. The result also shows that 94% of the healthcare facilities studied in Lagos State use color-coded waste bags to segregate waste at the point of origin. 58.7% of the facilities use red-colored bags, 33.3% use yellow-colored bags, 10.7% use black-colored bags, and 1.3% use brown biohazard bags for segregating Infectious waste. Also, 34.2% of the health facilities in Lagos state use red-colored bags, 36.9% use yellow-colored bags, 11% use black-colored bags, and 4.1% use brown-colored bags to segregate their hazardous waste. Conclusion: Some healthcare facilities in Lagos State do not follow the recommended guidelines for medical waste segregation. Waste generated is not appropriately segregated at the point of origin into the recommended colored bags/bins in some facilities. Thus, a policy and procedure regulating healthcare waste are mandatory. It is important to regularly train healthcare workers on proper waste management practices and encourage staff to read and apply WHO rules in managing healthcare waste. Healthcare personnel should realize that hazardous material is a potential cause of a public disaster.