Abstract
Solid waste is one of the major challenges facing Nigerian cities. Waste management
problem is complex because it involves a multitude of scientific, technical, economic and
social factors. However, this essential service is not effectively and properly performed by
the concerned bodies in Uyo Metropolis of Akwa Ibom State. Data were collected from
both secondary and primary sources. Data on the existing solid waste management
system in Uyo Metropolis were collected from primary source through the use of
questionnaire and the sample size was determine using Taro Yamane formula. Four
hundred copies of questionnaire were administered in the five zones that were
demarcated for this study of which 40 questionnaires were administered to Town Planners
and 16 questionnaires to Waste Management Expert respectively. Simple random and
systematic sampling techniques were employed to select the respondents. Principal
Component Analysis was used to test the hypotheses. Out of the 30 factors that influenced
solid waste management system which were identified in this study, 6 influence partly the
solid waste management system in Uyo metropolis. These were; adequate policy
framework, public education and awareness, strong institutional framework, proper
management, transparency, and adequate staffing. The study recommends among
others, the adoption/integration of the 6 identified factors of efficient solid waste
management system in Uyo Metropolis, as this will go a long way in the improvement of
solid waste master plan preparation/implementation in Nigeria and globally.
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