Safety Disposal of Domestic Wastes and Its Environmental Benefit in Disease Control in Gwagwalada FCT, Abuja

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@article{1710997,
      author = {Yahaya Ibrahim, Kela S. L.},
      title = {Safety Disposal of Domestic Wastes and Its Environmental Benefit in Disease Control in Gwagwalada FCT, Abuja},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {9},
      number = {3},
      pages = {1888-1895},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1710997.pdf},
      abstract = {A house to house survey of some domestic wastes produced in Gwagwalada town of the FCT  was carried out  to determine the  safety disposal of wastes  and its  environmental benefit in disease  control. Primary  data were obtained through the administration of structured questionnaires, Oral  interviews, field observation and household survey. Secondary  data was obtained from  desk  review method. The result showed that eight (8) type of domestic waste were generated in Gwagwalada town. These are remnant of food crops, Vegetable and Perishables, Paper/Cardboards, and Textiles, these are degradable. While, Glass materials, Plastic/Ceramics, Polythene materials, and Used Cans are non-degradables. Result also showed that the impact of pollution from remnants of food, vegetables and perishable fruits are more in low income and high density areas. The noticeable problem of most collection centres are accumulation and over spilling . These may lead to seapage of the affluence from these wastes to water bodies. The  major  environmental  challenges  resulting  from  improper  disposal  and  poor management of domestic waste in Gwagwalada metropolis are physical nuisance of the waste to the environment, waste are blown around by winds making the  environment  dirt , the wastes some time block  drainage channels  during  rainfall  causing  flooding .The  wastes  also  serve  as  good hideouts  for reptiles, rodents , and other  dangerous  insects. The degradable wastes may decomposed to emit methane  which  contributes  to  climate  change  and  environmental degradation . Daily collection and effective  management  of  these  wastes is emphasised , more  so  that  some of  the waste  drain  into  River Usuman  and  subsequently  emptied into Gurara falls, the main water  reservoir of  FCT . Therefore , the study  recommends  that  a  strong  legislation  with severe sanction be put in place  and  there should be a continuous public  enlightment on  the danger  of waste, and economic opportunities  of recycling / safe disposal.},
      keywords = {Environment, Disposal, Domestic, Wastes, Safety.},
      month = {September},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I3-1710997-5255}
  }