Browsing by Author "Wahab, W.B."

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    Afonja, A.A.
    (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure., 2023-12-16) Ola, A.B.; Wahab, W.B.
    The study explores the impact of seasonal changes on the types and volume of waste handled by informal waste collectors (IWCs) in Ibadan, Nigeria. The research involved 253 IWCs who were surveyed using questionnaires and field observations. The results showed that the types and volume of waste collected varied from season to season. In the dry season, patronage was reduced by 25% due to less waste volume and increased burning. This reduced income by 25% on average. This raises concerns about job security for IWCs and the impact of increased burning on the atmosphere, leading to global warming. The study recommends financial and technical assistance from government or non-governmental organisations to help IWCs establish small waste merchandising businesses to cope with low patronage. This could help mitigate the adverse effects of seasonal changes on IWCs' operations.
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    Seasonal Variation Impacts on Informal Waste Collection in Ibadan, Nigeria
    (Published by Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology, Akure., 2023-12-04) Ola, A.B.; Wahab, W.B.; Afonja, A.A.
    The study explores the impact of seasonal changes on the types and volume of waste handled by informal waste collectors (IWCs) in Ibadan, Nigeria. The research involved 253 IWCs who were surveyed using questionnaires and field observations. The results showed that the types and volume of waste collected varied from season to season. In the dry season, patronage was reduced by 25% due to less waste volume and increased burning. This reduced income by 25% on average. This raises concerns about job security for IWCs and the impact of increased burning on the atmosphere, leading to global warming. The study recommends financial and technical assistance from government or non-governmental organisations to help IWCs establish small waste merchandising businesses to cope with low patronage. This could help mitigate the adverse effects of seasonal changes on IWCs' operations.