ABSTRACT

 Urban areas of Nigeria arc managing wastes effectively and economically. This study evaluates the type of waste and waste management in Umuahia Capital Territory of Abia state Nigeria. Methods of study were the use of questionnaire to obtain information and data, personal communication with residents of Umuahia and staff of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency and visits to various dump sites in the study area. Results show that some sources of solid waste in the city arc schools, hospitals, market places, homes, etc. Types of waste identified include metals, food products and garbage's, textile and paper material, plastic, nylon, furniture and woods, etc. The total number of dump sites are forty (40) in number and the wastes were disposed to the final dump sites with the aid of compactor vehicles which disposed the wastes generated in areas like Umuahia Gate which has the largest amount of wastes and Eco power NDDC. Tippers were used to dispose wastes generated in areas that generate small quantities of waste.