Globally, solid waste management has in recent times attracted massive attention, and one
of the commonly cited areas is the sprawling cities and urban communities, where plastics …

Domestic solid waste is rapidly increasing due to accelerated population growth and
urbanization. Improper waste disposal poses potential health risks and environmental …

Ineffective solid waste management remains a major challenge to many developing
economies, Ghana inclusive. This study therefore chronicles issues relating to solid waste …

Operations at solid waste dumpsites in sub-Saharan Africa were explored by reviewing work
done by scholars in different parts of Africa. It was established that engineered landfills were …

This study is on health effects of poor waste management. The study adopted the empirical
research design. Data of waste was collected using measuring instruments and checklists …

While the municipal solid waste management systems (MSW) dominated by the informal
sector make positive contributions to the environment, they are also characterized by …

We reviewed the current state of waste management practices in Nigeria using examples
from different parts of the country. Commonly practiced waste disposal methods in Nigeria …

In developing countries, there are needs for scientific basis to sensitize communities on the
problems arising from improper solid waste deposition and the acute and long-term …

Waste management is problematic world over and it is the greatest hurdle for municipal
governments within the urban areas to manage due to rapid population growth which …