Solid Waste Generation and Disposal Among Household Residents in Benin Development and Planning Authority (BDPA) Housing Estate, Benin City, Nigeria
Authors: Rawlings, A. And Uzebu, A.A.
DOI Info: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12599567
ABSTRACT
This study therefore assessed solid waste generation and disposal among households in the Bendel Development and Planning Authority (BDPA) housing estate in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Data for the study were collected via a structured questionnaire and waste sample collection. Waste sample collection was used to obtain data on the quantity and composition of waste generated in the BDPA estate, while the questionnaire was used to obtain data on the waste disposal methods practiced in the study area. The findings from the studies revealed that the quantity of solid waste generated in the BDPA estate on a daily basis is quite high, with values ranging from 112.39 to 184.04 kg/day. The waste produced consists of seven primary components: bottles, paper, plastics, polythene, metals, organic waste (food waste), and miscellaneous materials. The study indicated that organic waste (36.44%) accounted for the majority of the solid waste generated in BDPA, followed by plastic (29.48%), miscellaneous materials (24.67%), polythene (4.21%), bottles (4.08%), papers (0.98%), and metals (0.13%), which is the least solid waste generated. The major waste disposal method practiced in BDPA Estate is open dumping of waste. Open dumping, though cost-effective, significantly harms the environment and public health. Hence, other waste disposal practices should be encouraged in the estate.
Affiliations: Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
Keywords: Solid Waste Management, Solid Waste Generation, Waste Disposal Methods, Open Dumping, Components, Waste Sample Collection, Questionnaire
Published date: 2024/06/30
