Solid-Waste Quantification and Characterization in A Tertiary Institution in Southwest Nigeria: A Case Study of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (Luth) / College of Medicine of The University of Lagos.

The quantity and composition of the solid waste generated are affected by the activities ongoing in the different categorized areas. A solid waste management scheme hinged on a zero waste policy should be designed by the LUTH and CMUL authorities. This scheme should tackle reduction of waste at source, efficient waste collection from generation points, waste recovery, recycling and composting, proper training of stakeholders and provision of incentives.