Assessment of waste collection and disposal methods in Akure markets

The management and disposal of market waste have become an issue of concern to various environmental stakeholders. The need for traders to develop positive attitudes has become imperative in view of the littering and unhealthy conditions of markets in recent years. The study investigates waste management in Akure markets with a view to providing insight into the disposal of waste in the selected areas. This study investigated waste management in Akure markets to gain insight into waste disposal practices. Systematic random sampling was adopted to administer a questionnaire to two traders in the market area while purposive sampling techniques were adopted to administer questionnaires to buyers found in the market areas. In total, two hundred and eighty-four questionnaires were administered to traders and buyers in the study areas. Findings indicate that biodegradable waste is the most generated waste in Akure markets. The waste disposal methods adopted by traders were also due to irregularities in the service of the agency concerned in waste management and the lack of storage bins. Unlawful waste disposal methods such as dumping, burning, and roadside disposal are prevalent in the study areas. To this effect, the study puts up probable measures to ensure prompt waste collection from the market by the appropriate agency and provision of disposal bins in the market areas. The management and disposal of market waste have become an issue of concern to various environmental stakeholders. The need for traders to develop positive attitudes has become imperative in view of the littering and unhealthy conditions of markets in recent years. The study investigates waste management in Akure markets with a view to providing insight into the disposal of waste in the selected areas. This study investigated waste management in Akure markets to gain insight into waste disposal practices. Systematic random sampling was adopted to administer a questionnaire to two traders in the market area while purposive sampling techniques were adopted to administer questionnaires to buyers found in the market areas. In total, two hundred and eighty-four questionnaires were administered to traders and buyers in the study areas. Findings indicate that biodegradable waste is the most generated waste in Akure markets. The waste disposal methods adopted by traders were also due to irregularities in the service of the agency concerned in waste management and the lack of storage bins. Unlawful waste disposal methods such as dumping, burning, and roadside disposal are prevalent in the study areas. To this effect, the study puts up probable measures to ensure prompt waste collection from the market by the appropriate agency and provision of disposal bins in the market areas.