An evaluation of solid waste management in Monrovia (Liberia)

David P. Tokpah 1, *, Fidan Aslanova 2, Olivia G. Dennis 2, N. Robert Geninyan 2, Augustine G. George 2, Marcus P. Quoigoah 2 and Momoh N. Mason 2

1 Cyprus International University, Department of Bioengineering, Nicosia, North Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey.
2 Near East University Nicosia, North Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Frontiers in Biology and Pharmacy Research, 2022, 02(01), 019–024.
Article DOI: 10.53294/ijfbpr.2022.2.1.0055
Publication history: 
Received on 29 November 2021; revised on 01 January 2022; accepted on 03 January 2022
 
Abstract: 
The populace of Monrovia is growing observed by using fast urbanization. Due to fast urbanization, monetary development, higher dwelling standards, and changes in consumption patterns and life-style, the technology charge of waste have accelerated. Mismanagement of strong waste has a tendency to prevent environmental sustainability and this examines endeavored offerings inside the city, discover the linkage between populace, improvement, and the boom inside. We acknowledged qualitatively and quantitatively results consisting of knowledge, attitude, and practices of strong waste management, collaboration amongst stakeholders, and demanding situations associated with sustainable waste control in Monrovia. Households had been determined on randomly (clean and stratified) to expose employees in the price of waste control and the use of questionnaires captured crucial data on waste control inside the town. The primary findings showed the principle percentage of the waste generated in Monrovia became natural refuse (40.2percentage) observed with the aid of plastic (14.2%). Waste generated is inadequately disposed because of the insufficient collection system, and demanding situations have grown heightened because of inadequate era to make sure professionals, implementation of policies referenced.
 
Keywords: 
Solid Waste Management; Policy; Monrovia; Liberia
 
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