Socio-ecologies of solid waste in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria

Socio-ecologies of solid waste in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria

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The main purpose of this paper is to examine the socio-ecologies of solid waste in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria.Descriptive survey design was adopted in which questionnaire and personal observation was used lochby venture pouch to elicit information from the respondents.A total of 115 respondents were selected and examined on the subject matter.

Data gathered from the respondents were analysed using descriptive statistics.The finding showed that the characteristics of solid wastes in Ijebu-Ode include plastics, paper/glass, cartoon, sacks and food remnant as well as electronic waste which are generated from households, market places, religious centers and relaxation as well as event centers.The finding also revealed that there is indecent solid waste disposal in terms of waste separation, collection and recycling among the residents of Ijebu-Ode.

Based on the finding of this study, it is recommended that government and non-governmental organizations should embark on public sensitization and distribution of garbage containers to residents of Ijebu-Ode in nightstick twm-850xl order to encourage sustainable waste disposal and waste management.