ANALYSIS OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN KOSOFE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF LAGOS STATE
| Main Author: | Perpustakaan UGM, i-lib |
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| Format: | Article NonPeerReviewed |
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[Yogyakarta] : Universitas Gadjah Mada
, 2010
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| Online Access: |
https://repository.ugm.ac.id/28135/ http://i-lib.ugm.ac.id/jurnal/download.php?dataId=11198 |
Daftar Isi:
- Solid waste is a significant and growing problem in many urban areas of the Developing world Current systems of waste management in most developing country cities are very rudimentary at best and are grossly inefficient and effective. Uncontrolled landfill disposal of solid waste is a pervasive problem which causes a range of external costs, including human health hazards. This research analyzes the solid waste management and its problems in Lagos. The research makes use of both structured questionnaire survey to the state of solid waste management activities as well as the challenges while published data from Lagos state waste manageTrJentAgency as well as other published documents were used to supplement the primary data sources. It is concluded that the mostfundamental requirement is an integrated regulatory framework and supporting institutions. Once thisframework is established then the problems of waste management will be reduced to the minimal level.