AN APPRAISAL OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN MASAKA AREA OF KARU L.G.A, NASARAWA STATE

This study Examines Solid Waste Management in Masaka, Karu EGA Nasarawa state. One hundred and twenty (120) Questionnaires were administered to the public and Nasarawa State 1 Environmental Protection Agencies (NASEPA). There are two method of data collection; primary sources of data collection in this research were derived from observation, interview land questionnaires. Administered to household in the study area. Secondary source of data j collection which includes, Journals, textbooks, magazine, internet and information on i 1 activities of Karu area planning Development Authorities (KAPDA) will be collected from Nasarawa Urban Development Board (NUDB) in terms of waste management in the study [area. The results obtained where tabulated an d by the use of simple descriptive statistics \ which are percentage bias, they were then discussed. (At the end, the results of the analysis j have shown that there is no effective solid waste management practice in Masaka, Karu L.G.A. Nasarawa State. This can be attributed to the fact that, designated dumping sites are located faraway from refuse generated points and are fewer in number, white some areas there are , no dumping sites. In addition most of the available facilities for waste evacuation by agency \ condemned are in bad condition; couple with the problem of inadequate staff strength and I finance. For sure, the poor pattern of wastes management observed for study area constitutes 1 both potential health hazard and nuisance to the environment. To address this menace, effective wastes management strategies such as: The enlightenment of inhabitants on the need of clean and healthy environment Allocation of more designated dumping site and regular waste collection. Adequate funding should be provided. Waste recycling should be encouraged Privatization of refuse collection, management and disposal will also , ensure efficient management of refuse.