Spatial location of municipal solid waste disposal in Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State

Abstract

Solid waste disposal in Nigeria has been of great concern to the government this is centered on the fact that major streets experience continual presence of solid waste from varying sources. The aim of this research identify means of disposing municipal solid waste disposal in Karu. the following specific objectives were identified; Identify the dumpsites for disposal of municipal solid waste in Karu, Evaluate the factors influencing municipal solid waste disposal in the study area; Examine options available for management of municipal solid wastes in the study area. The population for the survey was made up of 400 persons in the area to be sampled on wastes from residents which the questionnaires will be randomly distributed. The results of the findings indicate that a significant proportion of respondents in Karu engage in unauthorized waste disposal practices. The data shows that 92.6% of respondents admit to dumping waste in unauthorized places. The results indicate that the lack of facilities for proper waste disposal is the primary reason, cited by 55.1% of respondents. Other reasons include lack of information (14.7%), desire to save costs (7.6%), and inadequate penalties for unauthorized waste disposal (19.0%). The study recommends establishment of more collection and dumpsites at interior areas, development of sanitary landfill and involvement of the private sector.