Household waste management practices and barriers in Lokoja, Nigeria: implications for sustainable urban development

Sustainable urban development in Nigerian cities is increasingly constrained by ineffective household waste management. This study examined household waste management practices and the barriers that shape them in Lokoja, Nigeria, and drew out their implications for sustainable urban development. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and structured questionnaires were administered to 200 households selected through a multistage sampling procedure across five residential areas spanning the