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A Study On the Characteristics of Refuse in Ibadan, Nigeria

M.K.C. Sridhar

Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

A.O. Bammeke

Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

M. Ademola Omishakin

Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

A study has been undertaken on the quantity and characteristics of refuse generated among families in high, middle and low socio-economic groups in Ibadan City, Nigeria. These three groups generate, respectively, 0·428, 0·289 and 0·132 kg refuse per capita. A major portion of the refuse is generated in high and middle socio-economic groups and contained 66-71% of putrescible organic matter represented by garbage. The refuse also contained 1·1-2·6% total Kjeldahl nitrogen and 1·6-3·3% total phosphorus. The presence of leaves which contribute to volume are attributed to the traditional food habits of the people.

Key Words: Refuse • garbage • socio-economic groups • nitrogen • phosphorus • leaves • Ibadan • Nigeria.

Waste Management & Research, Vol. 3, No. 1, 191-201 (1985)
DOI: 10.1177/0734242X8500300126
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