%0 Journal Article
%T Characterization of Commercial Solid Waste Stream in Bayelsa State, Nigeria - Characterization of Commercial Solid Waste Stream in Bayelsa State, Nigeria - Open Access Pub
%A Endurance A. Gbodo
%A Odigo Konmeze
%A Tariwari C.N Angaye
%A Ubi Apollos
%J OAP | Home | Journal of Experimental and Clinical Toxicology | Open Access Pub
%D 2019
%X The problem associated inappropriate management of municipal waste to the ecosystem cannot be overemphasized. This study involved the physical characterization of municipal solid waste streams in 4 commercial dumpsites in Yenagoa Metropolis, using the quartile estimate method. Results showed that out of a total mass of 79.82kg; the individual mass composition was reported for garbage (food) waste 33.32 (39%), paper waste 14.90 kg (40.82%), plastic waste 5.12 kg (6%), nylon 11.01kg (13%), metal 4.31 kg (5%), wood 2.29 kg (3%), electronic 5.69 kg (7%), glass/ceramic 3.48 kg (4%) and unclassified waste whose mass was 4.62kg (5%). Disposal of untreated and unsegregated/uncharacterized waste adverse effect to the environment. It is hereby recommended that the populace to desist from illicit disposal of waste stream. In addition all stakeholders and Government in particular should formulate policies the reduction, reuse and recycling of waste stream. DOI10.14302/issn.2641-7669.ject-19-2753 Waste is a universal phenomenon associated with human activities, and that every activity waste is continually generated £¿ 1, waste are generated at every stage or process of production and development. The knowledge of the source and type of waste in an environment is required in order to design and operate appropriate solid waste management system 2. Municipal solid wastes MSWs ranges from residential, industrial, commercial institutional construction and demolition and agricultural 3. It comprises countless different materials including; food wastes, packaging in the form of paper, metals, plastic or glass, discarded clothing, garden waste, pathological and hazardous waste, 4. The challenges associated with the management MSWs, has become a source of global concern 5. Though it varies from region to region and country. Poor funding and inadequate management strategies on the part of Government £¿ has infringe on vital environmental component 6. It was reported that municipal waste density in Nigeria ranges from 250-370kg/m3 with a daily waste generation rate of about 0.44-0.66kg/ capital /day 7, 8. Furthermore Nigeria urban population has witnessed a remarkable abrupt growth due to rural-urban migration 9, necessitated by yearning of the populace to keep abreast or understand contemporary technological applications. High population density implicated in poor handling of large waste stream generated 8, due to inadequate waste management facilities and consequently resulting to environmental pollution. In Nigeria inadequate management, poor funding and week policy
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