Suitability analysis of solid waste dumpsites in Igabi LGA, Kaduna State

Abstract

Efficient management of solid waste is one problem that environmentalists, health workers, and city planners face in Nigeria. This problem caused by the generation of over 80 million kilograms of solid waste per day requires adequate and modern facilities to guarantee a healthy environment. So far, there is no efficient system to manage the existing refuse dump in Igabi LGA. Residents in the area are attacked by disease and unhealthy conditions. Large quantities of waste materials are being disposed of and burnt without collection thereby creating pollution and environmental uncertainties. That is why this study seeks to evaluate the suitability of the study location for the sitting of a landfill in the area. From the analysis carried out in this project, it shows that a total area of 95.3015km² is unsuitable, 39.4806km² is least suitable, 9.7741km² is moderately suitable and 1.6364km² is highly suitable. All the dumpsites identified within the study area fall under unsuitable areas. Therefore, it is recommended that they should be moved to highly suitable places.