IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF THE CURRENT WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN NIGERIA
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Waste management practices differ from nation to nation depending on the waste
sources, types, and characteristics. It plays a vital role in nature's ability to sustain life within
its capability. In many developing nations of the world, it has become a recurrent challenge,
especially in urban areas. Waste generation in Nigeria is on the increase due to the rise in
population resulting from the techno-economic development in cities and the pattern of
production and consumption of materials. The current waste management practices in the
nation are fast becoming a national issue and unsustainable, leading to apparent environmental
risk. This study presents a systematic review of existing literature, significant aspects of the
existing novels was assessed: waste characterization, waste management practices, ecological
impacts, public-private partnership, ethical issues, and legal framework and challenges
militating against the current waste practices. This study shows that the existing waste
management methods are ineffective and the demand for an all-inclusive waste management
approach, proper execution, and enforcement of environmental regulations and laws.
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TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery