Status, Problems and Challenges of Kaduna South L.G.A Nigeria on the Solid Waste Management in Unguwan Sanusi

Abstract

The rapid increase of people, booming budget, rapid urbanization, increase in marketable, agricultural and industrial events are the major reasons for the increase in generation of solid surplus. This paper will inspect the domestic waste management in Unguwan Sanusi, Kaduna South L.G.A Nigeria with the precise objectives which are, to identify the types of domestic waste produced, to identify the approaches of domestic surplus dumping in the study area, and to identify the challenges faced by the inhabitants resulting from waste. According to the findings of the field study, domestic waste management in Unguwan Sanusi area of Nigeria is the responsibility of both the government and private organizations because it affects both parties in some manner. The lack of adequate dumpsites provided by the relevant agencies appears to have an impact on domestic waste disposal techniques in the research area. The analysis was done and presented using, method of questionnaire where in 250 questionnaires were placed and 150 people responded. The data revealed that the respondents had a diverse range of socioeconomic characteristics. It also revealed that locals were dissatisfied with trash management procedures, with many of them being unaware of the body/agency in charge of waste management. For proper hardsurplus management, environmental teaching courses should be introduced in all levels in schools in Nigeria and an additional formal disposal site must also be provided which must be close to one another.