Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): MAAUN International Journal of Postgraduate studies (MIJPS)
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Evaluation of Waste Collection, Disposal, Recycling, and Policy Effectiveness in Abuja Metropolis, Nigeria

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  • Sani Adamu Adamu
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59479/jiaheri.v2i1.137
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Published 03/26/2026

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  • Waste Collection,,
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  • Recycling,,
  • Policy Effectiveness,,
  • Abuja, Nigeria
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Adamu, S. A. . (2026). Evaluation of Waste Collection, Disposal, Recycling, and Policy Effectiveness in Abuja Metropolis, Nigeria. Journal of Institute of Africa Higher Education Research and Innovation (IAHERI), 2(1), 59–71. https://doi.org/10.59479/jiaheri.v2i1.137

Abstract

This paper evaluates waste collection, disposal, recycling, and policy enforcement within Abuja Metropolis. A sample of 394 respondents was surveyed using structured questionnaires. Data analysis using descriptive statistics and inferential tests revealed that collection systems are functional in urban districts but poor in outskirts.  Data were collected from structured questionnaires and analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics profiled respondents' demographics and summarized their perceptions and practices regarding waste management. Inferential analysis employed one-sample t-tests to test six hypotheses at the 0.05 significance level Findings revealed that while general awareness of waste management is high, detailed knowledge of recycling, segregation, and composting remains low. The study recommends improved education, community sensitization, and stakeholder collaboration to enhance public participation in sustainable waste management. Recycling and policy enforcement are weak due to infrastructure and funding gaps. The study suggests modernizing waste collection, enforcing waste laws, and establishing recycling centers.

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