Article,
Analysis of the Characteristics of Municipal Solid Waste in Bauchi Metropolis
International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, 2 (5): 1297-1302 (August 2018)
Abstract
This paper is mainly aimed at identifying the various streams of solid waste generated in Bauchi metropolis with view to critically analyses their physical characteristics as a basis for recommending appropriate management strategy. Questionnaire, interview guide and observation methods were used to gather information from the sample population of the study area. Major findings revealed that though the area has up to 50% of the respondent"™ educated to secondary level but their income level is generally low and the household size is high with teenagers dominating. Community effort should be integrated in the solid waste evacuation process and more collection centre should be provided Bogoro A. G.Änalysis of the Characteristics of Municipal Solid Waste in Bauchi Metropolis" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-5 , August 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd17102.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/management/other/17102/analysis-of-the-characteristics-of-municipal-solid-waste-in-bauchi-metropolis/bogoro-a-g
