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Waste scavenging in Third World cities: A case study in Ilorin, Nigeria

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  • A. S. Adeyemi

    (University of Ilorin)

  • J. F. Olorunfemi

    (University of Ilorin)

  • T. O. Adewoye

    (University of Ilorin)

Abstract

Solid waste poses a serious problem to government agencies and people in third world cities. Recycling as a way of managing waste has received relatively little attention. This paper examines the role of waste scavengers in the waste recycling process. The preliminary findings reported here indicate that the waste scavenger could be incorporated formally into the recycling process. Using plastic waste as an example, it is demonstrated that such recycling is economically viable.

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  • A. S. Adeyemi & J. F. Olorunfemi & T. O. Adewoye, 2001. "Waste scavenging in Third World cities: A case study in Ilorin, Nigeria," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 21(2), pages 93-96, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envsyd:v:21:y:2001:i:2:d:10.1023_a:1010655623324
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1010655623324
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    1. Tremblay, Crystal & Gutberlet, Jutta & Peredo, Ana Maria, 2010. "United We Can: Resource recovery, place and social enterprise," Resources, Conservation & Recycling, Elsevier, vol. 54(7), pages 422-428.
    2. Peter Nas & Rivke Jaffe, 2004. "Informal Waste Management," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 6(3), pages 337-353, September.
    3. Thaddeus Nzeadibe & Chukwuedozie Ajaero, 2011. "Development impact of advocacy initiatives in solid waste management in Nigeria," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 13(1), pages 163-177, February.
    4. Carrie L Mitchell, 2009. "Trading Trash in the Transition: Economic Restructuring, Urban Spatial Transformation, and the Boom and Bust of Hanoi's Informal Waste Trade," Environment and Planning A, , vol. 41(11), pages 2633-2650, November.
    5. Ebikapade Amasuomo & Jim Baird, 2016. "Solid Waste Management Trends in Nigeria," Journal of Management and Sustainability, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 6(4), pages 35-44, December.
    6. Nachalida Yukalang & Beverley Clarke & Kirstin Ross, 2018. "Solid Waste Management Solutions for a Rapidly Urbanizing Area in Thailand: Recommendations Based on Stakeholder Input," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(7), pages 1-23, June.
    7. Gi-Wook Cha & Se-Hyu Choi & Won-Hwa Hong & Choon-Wook Park, 2023. "Developing a Prediction Model of Demolition-Waste Generation-Rate via Principal Component Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(4), pages 1-15, February.

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