Waste Management Practices in Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria
Abstract
Yahaya Yakubu and Vincent N Ojeh
This paper focuses on the management of solid waste generated on the campus of Taraba State University, Jalingo. The study examines the points and methods of waste reduction, problems faced during waste storage, disposal methods used, preliminary waste management strategies, and challenges encountered. Secondary data was gathered from various sources, including interviews with the university’s environmental sanitation unit. The study involved 327 respondents and found that burning and open dumping were the primary disposal methods used by the university community. The research highlights the environmental and health hazards posed by these practices and emphasizes the need for more sustainable waste management approaches. Recommendations include adopting landfilling, organizing waste collection points, conducting environmental sanitation exercises, and implementing waste-to-energy conversion activities. Overall, the findings suggest a shift towards more environmentally friendly waste management practices is necessary for Taraba State University.
