Public awereness on 3R's system for an integrated solid waste management in Kano State metropolis

Abstract

Population in Kano state Nigeria, has been widely increasing in the past seven decades, with an estimated population of 9.38 million people, these lead to force a shift which results the state with an increasing volume of municipal solid waste, attached to this increase, it is an economical and cultural development which has raised the standard of living and changing the waste generator's habits within the environment, these gave birth to the higher volume of solid waste generation. The shift brought about the need to get proper solutions for the sustainable leaving condition of people in Kano State. 3r's (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) has been proposed using solid waste management hierarchy with emphasis on source reduction, intermediate treatment then final disposal. Residential areas are amongst the good ways to start with, and enlighten the occupants to practice 3r’s as a substantial measure to reduce, reuse and recycle the generated solid waste there all days. This paper examines the level of attitudes and awareness base on 3r's system of municipal solid waste generator amongst the people of Kano metropolis. and proposes a new Institutional and Legislative Framework for the proper management of solid waste in Kano State