Solid Waste Management Application and Its Dilemma in Kano Metropolis-Nigeria

Saleh Muhammad; Azizan Marzuki

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Solid Waste Management Application and Its Dilemma in Kano Metropolis-Nigeria

Saleh Muhammad

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Published in American Journal of Environmental Protection (Volume 13, Issue 5)

Received: 30 May 2024 Accepted: 8 July 2024 Published: 20 September 2024

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Rapid urbanization and population growth with its associated Solid Waste Management issues are at the moment the front burner challenges of the 21^st century, more especially in developing countries of the world of which Nigeria is inclusive. However, the majority of past research in Solid Waste Management has mostly concentrated on the institutional capability and resources required to handle the problems associated with solid waste management, with little attention paid to the attitudes of city inhabitants. Therefore, this research article examines the trends and applications of solid waste management (SWM) in the rapidly urbanizing Kano Metropolis, looks at how the attitudes of city dwellers have contributed to the problem of SWM, and then goes on to review new applications that have been used to manage solid waste in the study area. The study report, which draws on secondary and empirical data sources, finds that just 20.5 tons of the 330 tons of solid waste produced every day are properly managed. The results therefore imply that two factors—bad attitudes of city inhabitants and insufficient institutional capacity—influence the city's poor SWM. While these urban citizens' negative views towards solid waste management (SWM) have contributed to the current indiscriminate garbage disposal, weak institutions have also made it difficult to handle solid waste concerns in the city and prevented timely solutions. In order to ensure effective solid waste management in the Kano Metropolis of Nigeria, the research article now suggests public awareness education programs on solid waste management, public-private partnerships, increased stakeholder engagement, and the creation and implementation of new solid waste management plans.

Published in	American Journal of Environmental Protection (Volume 13, Issue 5)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajep.20241305.11
Page(s)	108-121
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Municipal Solid Waste, Developing Countries, Solid Waste Management, Urban Dwellers, Kano Metropolis, Urbanization and Dilemma

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School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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