DOMESTIC WASTE GENERATION AND ITS PROBLEMS IN OKUKU TOWN

BY

OGUNWALE TAIYE FARUK

GRM/2018/0007

BEING A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF

GEOGRAPHY, FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY,
OSOGBO, OKUKU CAMPUS.

IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc.) HONOURS DEGREE IN GEOGRAPHY.

NOVEMBER, 2022.
 CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that this project was carried out by OGUNWALE TAIYE FARUK
with matriculation number GRM/2018/0007 and has been supervised, read, approved and
submitted to the department of Geography, College of Management and Social Science, Osun
State University, Okuku, Nigeria. .

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OGUNWALE TAIYE FARUK. Signature/Date

RESEARCHER

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Dr. S. Yakubu Signature/Date
PROJECT SUPERVISOR

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Dr. (Mrs.) M.O OBIDIYA Signature/Date
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
 DEDICATION

This project is dedicated to GOD ALMIGHTY, for His grace which has always been made
sufficient for me throughout the years of my program in the University.
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

My profound appreciation goes to GOD Almighty, for His protection over me for being

with me throughout my stay on campus till this present moment. Also for His grace, mercy and

favor in my life. All I have to say is thank you Lord.

I owe a great debt of gratitude to my ever supportive supervisor Dr. S. Yakubu for his

candid corrections and contributions to the success of this work, I am indeed grateful to you for

the calm disposition and patience. You are indeed an outstanding intellectual.

I also appreciate the Head of Department of Geography, Osun State University Osogbo,

Okuku campus, Dr. (Mrs) M.O Obidiya. I appreciate you ma. Your effort in bringing out the best

in students is highly commendable. I appreciate the effort of all the academic staffs in the

department Prof. R. A. Asiyanbola, (Faculty Dean) Prof. O. Ekanade, Dr .S. Yakubu, Dr. K.J.

Samuel, Dr. O.S. Durowoju, Mr. S.A Adeniyi, Your dodged effort in building me academically

and morally is well appreciated . Also appreciate the non-academic staff of the department Mr S.

Adeyemo, Mr. O. Olosunde I could not have made it this far without your administrative

expertise.

My unreserved appreciation goes to my parents Mr. & Mrs Ogunwale whose love enthusiastic

support and, guidance and continued sacrifice on my behalf over the years have made the

running of this degree worthwhile. I pray you will live to eat the fruit of your labor. My Brother

and Sister Ogunwale Kenney and Ogunwale Yetunde I say thank you for unrelenting support and

inspiring words of encouragement throughout the course of this degree program.

 TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page PAGES

Certification i

Dedication ii

Acknowledgement iii

Table of Content v

Abstract viii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the Study. 1

1.2. Statement of the Problem 2

1.3 Aim and Objectives of the Study 3

1.4 Scope of the Study 3

1.5 Significant of the Study 3

1.6 Location of Study Area 4

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Introduction 6

2.1.1 Grouping of Waste 6

2.1.2 Sources and Types of Waste 7

2.1.3 Classification of Wastes 7

2.2 The Need for Waste Generation 9

2.2.1 Scenario in Lagos 10

2.2.2 Situation in Oyo 10

2.2.3 Scenario in Osun 11

2.3 Waste and Environment Pollution 12

2.4 Waste Management Strategies 14

2.5 Problems of Waste Management in Okuku 16

2.6 Empirical Studies 17

CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY

Introduction 25

3.1 Type and Sources of Data 25

3.2 Sample Size and Sampling Techniques 25

3.3 Analysis of Data 26

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSES AND INTERPRETATION OF RESULT

4.1 Social Economic Characteristics of the Respondent. 27

4.2 Waste Generation and Associated Health Problem 29

4.3 Frequency Of Waste Generated And Disposed In Okuku 31

4.4 Domestic Solid Waste Management Strategies and Solution 33

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Summary of Findings 37

5.2 Conclusion 38

5.3 Recommendations 38

References 40

Appendix 42
 ABSTRACT

The study examine domestic waste generation and its problems in Okuku town with set
objective to identify the nature of waste generated and its associated health problems in
okuku, examine the frequency of waste generated and disposed in Okuku by individual and
examine the effectiveness of the domestic solid waste management strategies in the study
area. The study adopted a research methodology questionnaires with the sample size of 55
respondents which was pick base on proximities to the dumpsite. The study concluded that
necessary authorities must therefore immediately create a more comprehensive program that
will involve working with the general public to establish waste-recycling facilities, inspiring
residents in all wards by giving out prizes for maintaining clean environments, providing
facilities for disposing of waste, and supporting research initiatives aimed at enhancing the
current waste management systems. In order to change the patterns, educating the general
people will also help them realize how cultural attitudes and proper trash disposal practices
affect the natural ecosystem. The recommendation made that enhance public attitudes
toward waste management and create a clean and welcoming environment that offers people
in Okuku areas good health and comfort, various public education and mobilization tactics
should be implemented.