A Review on Solid Waste Generation and Management in Nigeria Cities

Abstract

Solid waste generation is a big environmental problem in Nigerian cities, where huge amounts of rubbish are produced every day, much of it is not picked up and is disposed of incorrectly. Nigeria generates an estimated 42 million tonnes of solid garbage per year, making it a major contributor to sub-Saharan Africa. The careless disposal of this debris, especially plastic, contributes to pollution and health hazards. Large piles of the generated solid trash are indiscriminately thrown on any vacant lot, beside buildings, in drainage systems, by the sides of the road, and in public marketplaces. The people in this region of the world appear to accept living with solid trash all over the place. An extensive review of garbage creation and management in a few chosen Nigerian cities was presented in this article. The results showed that there are both major obstacles and some promising new trends in the development and management of solid waste. There are growing attempts to formalize waste management and investigate recycling and resource recovery, despite the fact that a significant amount of rubbish is generated and goes uncollected.