ASSESSMENT OF THE COMPOSITION OF SOLID WASTE IN SELECTED SITES OF GWAGWALADA AREA COUNCIL, ABUJA FCT NIGERIA

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2011-05-10

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Department of Biological Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi

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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

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Agricultural wastes, metals, plastics, glasses, biodegradable and non biodegradable

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