(Department of Biological Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2011-05-10) Joshua, Alanana Abu ; Shittu, G.A.
An assessment of the amount and composition of solid waste generated in four selected sites of
Gwagwalada was conducted in October, 2004 and March, 2005. Various types of waste generated
were sampled randomly and analyzed. Biodegradable waste accounted for 93.20% of total waste
generated during the harvesting season and 92.12% of total waste generated during the harvesting
season and 91.12% in planting season. Of the biodegradable waste, 13303.47g was generated in dry
season (harvesting) while 13286.99g in wet season (planting). T-test analyzing revealed that
significant differences existed both between the type and amount of waste generated in harvesting
(dry) season and planting (wet) season (t=03668;P<0.05). From the above findings, it is cleared that
more waste was generated during the harvest season than in planting season