ABSTRACT

This research investigated Waste Disposal Practices among Ekosodin residents. The purpose of this study was to determine the waste disposal practices of ekosodin resident to determine the age influence of waste disposal practices of ekosodin resident and to determine the sex influence of waste disposal practices of ekosodin resident to determine the educational level influence of waste disposal practice of ekosodin resident. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population comprise of 143 residents who lives in Newton street at Ekosdin. The sampling techniques used for the study was total of (100) residents enumeration sampling Technique. A questionnaire was designed and titled Waste Disposal Practices among Ekosodin residents. A total of 100 copies of questionnaire were administered and 100 copies were duly completed, returned and found useable for this study. The instrument was subjected to face validation by the supervisor. Analysis and discussions of data collected for this study were descriptively done using yes and no. The findings of the study shows that Ekosodin residents hardly practice waste disposal, the residents attitude and knowledge towards waste disposal are low. Majority of them still dump waste on the drainage, rivers and don't dispose toxic substance in the right place. Most of them keep their waste in a bag and only few follow management method of waste disposal. Recommendations was made which state that Hence, waste Management should create more awareness of the importance of proper waste disposal through campaign in ekosodin it should be Compulsory and effective without further delay. Ekosodin community should involve and create dialogue around the proper waste disposal practice. It is also found necessary to change the mindset of the people. Everyone should be open to discussion about the side effects of not disposing waste rightly and help the younger people to understand how to dispose their waste and the importance of proper waste Management is. So, for that more education on waste disposal practices has to be taught to everyone. It is also important to form a policy on waste disposal practices in Ekosodin resident, Passage of this act would help increase awareness of the potential risks of engaging in the wrong way of waste disposal. All youths would be better equipped to make informed decisions about waste disposal practices in Ekosodin.