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1.3 OBJECTIVE OF STUDY
The general objective of this
study is to critically examine the refuse management problems in Engu
metropolis in terms of patterns, storage and final disposal with a view
to findings solution to Len.
The specific objectives, however include
1. To identify the various methods of refuse management applied in Enugu metropolis
2. To asses the effectiveness or adequacy of the existing system of refuse management in Enugu metropolis
3. To identify eh specific problems associated with refuse management
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The
study is significant to the extent that the findings will ascertain the
problems arising from effective and inadequate refuse management and
its implication on public health, the study is also important as it
findings will beneficial to the state and local government public health
sector in their planning of refuse management programs.
1.5 DEFINITION OF TERMS
For purpose of under standing of this study definition of certain terms as are applicable to this study will be advance.
1.
REFUSE: These consists of heterogeneous mass of deposited waste
particle from the house hold, office, market places etc as well as
homogenous accumulation of agricultural industrial and mineral waste. it
therefore include all participle and non-particle solid waste with the
exception of bar waste (exceeta) (Wahab 1991).
2.
MANAGEMENT: As a process by which responsible persons in an organization
(managers or executives at all levels of management) combine resources
(men. Money machinery materials and minute ie time) in achieving a
given objectives goals or ends.
(ANN, 1 OGBo andTim Adibe) 2006.
3.
REFUSE MANAGEMENT: The process of storage collection/transportation and
final disposal of solid waste including the after or care of the
disposed site.
4. SOLID WASTE: solid waste is refuse
which refers to the useless, unwanted or ill discarded materials that
arises from mans daily activities, it is required to be disposed the of
according to public health laws so that it does not constitute misname
to public heath (WAHEB 991)
5. Strategies: Is a plan for dealing with uncertain future circumstances (Tim Adibe 2006)
6.
Prospective: Hopes and expectation for success according to concise
oxford dictionary, prospects in relation to this are the hopes and
expectations that refuse management will become successful or
unsuccessful given the existing efforts and attempts to solve the
problems (Oluwande 1983)
7. PROBLEMS: This refers to
doubtful or difficult matter requiring a solution. Something hard to
understand or accomplish or difficult to deal with (cornice oxford
dictionary)
8. ROLL-ON-ROLL OFF: Large refuse
reacceptances meant to collect refuse from houses and markets at flash
sites or communal dumping site. for diseavacuation or rolling on to
final disposal site.
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