Seasonal Variation Impacts on Informal Waste Collection in Ibadan, Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorOla, A.B.
dc.contributor.authorWahab, W.B.
dc.contributor.authorAfonja, A.A.
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-08T08:00:40Z
dc.date.available2024-05-08T08:00:40Z
dc.date.issued2023-12-04
dc.description.abstractThe 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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dc.identifier.citation4. Ola, A.B., Wahab, W.B. and Afonja, A.A. (2023): Seasonal Variation Impacts on Informal Waste Collection in Ibadan, Nigeria. Journal of Urban and Environmental Research, 3(2): 107-116. Published by Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology, Akure.
dc.identifier.issn2992-619X
dc.identifier.urihttps://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/13897
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherPublished by Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology, Akure.
dc.subjectwaste management
dc.subjectpatronage
dc.subjectclimate
dc.subjectwaste merchandising
dc.subjectdry and wet seasons
dc.titleSeasonal Variation Impacts on Informal Waste Collection in Ibadan, Nigeria

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