Type | Journal Article - The International Journal Of Engineering And Science |
Title | Use Of Efficient And Affordable Technologies In Checkmating The Existence Of Hazardous Waste In Ilorin, Nigeria |
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Volume | 3 |
Issue | 5 |
Publication (Day/Month/Year) | 2014 |
Page numbers | 41-45 |
Abstract | To enhance the development of clean and good health environment, this research deals with the use of efficient and affordable technologies in checkmating the existence of hazardous waste. Human activities, such as production and processing lead to the production of wastes (solid, liquid or gas), which must be minimized because of their harmful effect on human life and destruction caused on the environment. Six hundred (600) copies of questionnaires were distributed with Two hundred (200) copies each to the Three (3) Local Government Areas in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria; Various effects of hazardous wastes on human health and the environment were identified to promote state of health of the people and the environment and proper enlighten placed on the menace of hazardous waste. The role of the agencies responsible for the controlling and monitoring of hazardous waste were examined, which shows more laxity on the part of municipal authority in discharging its responsibilities. This then call for awaken on these bodies in discharging their responsibilities and adequate funding from the government. Also a separate disposal site such as landfill and incinerator should be constructed for hazardous wastes and programmes on reuse and recycling of recoverable materials be encouraged. |
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