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

A. S. Adeyemi, J. F. Olorunfemi and T. O. Adewoye
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A. S. Adeyemi: University of Ilorin
J. F. Olorunfemi: University of Ilorin
T. O. Adewoye: University of Ilorin

Environment Systems and Decisions, 2001, vol. 21, issue 2, 93-96

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: waste scavenging; Nigeria; waste recycling (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2001
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DOI: 10.1023/A:1010655623324

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