A Review and Discussion of Solid Waste Management in Nigeria: Its Challenges and Prospect

Abstract

Solid waste management is one of the growing environmental concerns in developing countries such as Nigeria. The indiscriminate disposal and dumping of refuse in unauthorized places as resulted to rapid environmental degradation that leads to adverse effect on the general sustainability of the ecosystem, widespread of germs and diseases, extinction of aquatic bodies due to water pollution causing toxicity and acidification, and poor agricultural yield. This paper reviews and discusses the solid waste management’s challenges, prospects and way forward. The study objectives were achieved through literature analysis, site sighting and as well as interaction with stakeholders in waste management sector. The paper concludes by discussing effective ways of waste management and also, recommends possible ways of handling waste during pandemic.

Keywords

• solid waste
• waste management
• environment
• nigeria