An Assessment of Environmental Solid Waste Management in Kano Metropolis

Abstract

This study is titled, An Assessment of Environmental Solid Waste Management in Kano Metropolis. The major objective of the study is to find out whether solid wastes are properly managed by the Kano State government through the ministry of environment given the dangers associated with improper waste management in urban area especially with Kano being the largest city in northern part of Nigeria. The survey study collected data through the instrument of questionnaire. The study administered 250 copies of the questionnaire on respondents in sampled 250 households in the study area. Findings revealed that waste in the study area are not frequently being collected and disposed. Another finding shows that most of the agents involved in the collection and disposal of solid waste in Kano city are privately owned. The study therefore recommends among others that waste collection and disposal should be privatised.