ABSTRACT

This project work tilted “An Appraisal of Waste Management in Nigeria in (The study of Enugu State Waste Management Authority (ESWAMA), started with the introduction.  The statement of the problems includes; The possible outburst of some diseases like cholera, malaria etc. following indiscriminate accumulation of waste in Enugu.  The objectives of the study are to ascertain the extent ESWAMA has introduced effective mechanism for planning, organizing and controlling their waste disposal management, to ascertain the problems encountered by ESWAMA in the management of waste in the state, to determine the extent ESWAMA is able to source revenue, machinery procurement, maintenance capacity and manpower requirements etc. The significance of the study include that it will provide information that will  help ESWAMA to understand the situation of peoples lives  and help in its management outfit.  The literature review includes theories on waste disposal and environmental problems, urbanization and solid waste generation and management of urban solid waste etc. the researcher used the survey type of research. The sources of data are from both the primary and secondary sources of data.  The population include ten zones in Enugu East and Enugu North L.G.A.    The researcher presented the data in tables and analyzed using inferential statistics.  The summary of findings includes that ESWAMA at times do not come regularly to evacuate waste etc.  The researcher concluded and made some recommendations based on the research findings.            

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Title Page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Abstract

Table of Contents

CHAPTER ONE: 

INTRODUCTION 

1.1  Background of the Study

1.2  Statement of the Problems

1.3  Objectives of the Study

1.4  Research Questions

1.5  Research Hypothesis

1.6  Significance of the Study

1.7  Scope of the Study

1.8  Limitations of the Study

1.9  Definition of Terms

      References

CHAPTER TWO:

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE    

2.1   Theoretical Foundation

2.1.1System Theory

2.1.2Henry Fayol’s Principles of Management

2.2   Waste Disposal and Environmental Problems 

2.2.1Environmental Problems

2.2.2Factors Responsible for Environmental Problems

2.3   Urbanization and Solid Waste Generation

2.4   Management of Urban Solid Waste

2.4.1Improving Management of Solid Waste

2.4.2Storage

2.4.3Collection System

2.4.4Treatment

2.4.5Disposal

2.4.6Waste Recycling

2.5   Efficiency Constraints of Existing System

2.6   Management Issues and Agencies

2.6.1Management Issues

2.6.2Management Agencies

2.7   Storage and Procurement (Equipment) as an Organization Function

2.8   Diseases Associated with Poor Waste Management and Environment Sanitation

2.9   The Nature of most Dumpsters (Mental Bin) Refuse Dumps in Enugu

2.10 Historical Background of Enugu State Waste Management Authority (ESWAMA)

        References

CHAPTER THREE: 

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY      

3.1   Research Design

3.2   Area of the Study

3.3   Sources of Data

3.3.1Primary Source of Data

3.3.2Secondary Sources of Data

3.4   Characteristics of Population of Study

3.5   Sampling Design, Procedures and Determination of Sample Size

3.6   Questionnaire Design, Distribution and Collection of Responses

3.7   Procedure for Data Processing

3.8   Limitations of the Research Method

3.9   Validity of Research Instrument

3.10 Reliability of Research Instrument

        References

CHAPTER FOUR:

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

CHAPTER FIVE:

SUMMARY FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1  Summary of Findings

5.2  Conclusion

5.3  Recommendations

     Bibliography

     Appendix

     Questionnaire