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Operational Deficiencies and Environmental Implications of Domestic Solid Waste Collection in Public Housing Estates in Lagos
Subject area: Physical Sciences and Environment · Area of research: Domestic Solid Waste Management
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1718768
Abstract
This study investigated operational deficiencies and their environmental implications in domestic solid waste collection across twelve density-stratified public housing estates in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria. Anchored in the Service Quality (SERVQUAL) framework, the study employed a cross-sectional survey design, administering structured questionnaires to 352 residents across low-, medium-, and high-density estates. Eight waste collection adequacy indicators were assessed using a five-point Likert scale and analysed through descriptive statistics and one-sample t-tests in IBM SPSS Statistics v26. Findings revealed that while waste collection reliability (M = 2.05; SD = 0.980) and frequency (M = 2.13; SD = 0.960) were rated adequate, significant deficiencies persisted in irregular collection scheduling (M = 3.78), waste spillage during collection (M = 3.32), and overflowing bins (M = 3.11). Most critically, widespread adoption of informal disposal practices — including open burning, illegal dumping, and drainage channel disposal — recorded the highest inadequacy mean (M = 4.18; SD = 1.199), carrying severe public health and environmental consequences. The study contributes a density-responsive assessment of waste service quality gaps in sub-Saharan African cities and recommends integrated, frequency-differentiated waste management strategies, enhanced waste containment infrastructure, and targeted resident sensitisation programmes.
Keywords
Solid Waste Management, Service Delivery, Public Housing, Urban Sanitation, Lagos, Informal Disposal, Sub-Saharan Africa
How to cite this paper
@article{1718768,
author = {Akintunde Olaniyi Onamade, Olajide Oluwanifemi Precious, Abakayebime David, Okorie Nneoma Iroha, Kolawole Oluwapelumi},
title = {Operational Deficiencies and Environmental Implications of Domestic Solid Waste Collection in Public Housing Estates in Lagos},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {12},
pages = {3725-3732},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1718768.pdf},
abstract = {This study investigated operational deficiencies and their environmental implications in domestic solid waste collection across twelve density-stratified public housing estates in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria. Anchored in the Service Quality (SERVQUAL) framework, the study employed a cross-sectional survey design, administering structured questionnaires to 352 residents across low-, medium-, and high-density estates. Eight waste collection adequacy indicators were assessed using a five-point Likert scale and analysed through descriptive statistics and one-sample t-tests in IBM SPSS Statistics v26. Findings revealed that while waste collection reliability (M = 2.05; SD = 0.980) and frequency (M = 2.13; SD = 0.960) were rated adequate, significant deficiencies persisted in irregular collection scheduling (M = 3.78), waste spillage during collection (M = 3.32), and overflowing bins (M = 3.11). Most critically, widespread adoption of informal disposal practices — including open burning, illegal dumping, and drainage channel disposal — recorded the highest inadequacy mean (M = 4.18; SD = 1.199), carrying severe public health and environmental consequences. The study contributes a density-responsive assessment of waste service quality gaps in sub-Saharan African cities and recommends integrated, frequency-differentiated waste management strategies, enhanced waste containment infrastructure, and targeted resident sensitisation programmes.},
keywords = {Solid Waste Management, Service Delivery, Public Housing, Urban Sanitation, Lagos, Informal Disposal, Sub-Saharan Africa},
month = {June},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I12-1718768}
}