This research examines theurban waste management in the Niger Delta with reference to
the Port Harcourt metropolis. The study was propelled in view of the indiscriminate …

Global waste generation is escalating at a phenomenal rate and is closely associated with
population increase, poor waste services, economic development and urbanization rates …

Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State is one of the fastest growing urban centers in
Nigeria. This growth is induced by population drift from rural areas in search for employment …

This chapter focuses on the impacts of poorly managed waste on human health and the
environment in African countries. It brings major flaws in waste management practices to the …

The health implications of waste scavenging in solid waste management in Tema
metropolis, Ghana, has been a cause of concern as no proper attention has been given to …

The aim of this study is to investigate the perceived environmental hazards associated with
living and working close to dumpsites in Ibadan, Nigeria. Data for the study were collected …

Background Dumpsites in low and middle income countries (LMICs) are commonly used for
solid waste disposal as opposed to landfills. However, these are naturally unsanitary hence …

Urban planners and scholars have long been concerned about the negative impacts of
improper management of waste on the quality of life of urban residents globally. This study …

The Republic Act (RA) 9003-Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Act of 2000 of
the Philippines provides the mandate and framework for solid waste management in the …

Aim: The rapid industrialisation and urbanisation fuelled by a fast-growing population has
led to the generation of a huge amount of waste in most communities in developing …