Challenges of Waste Disposal and Performance of Management Authorities in Akure Markets, Nigeria

Olaleru Ezekiel Tope; Olukayode Olawumi Rotowa

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Challenges of Waste Disposal and Performance of Management Authorities in Akure Markets, Nigeria

Olaleru Ezekiel Tope^*

, Olukayode Olawumi Rotowa

Published in American Journal of Management Science and Engineering (Volume 10, Issue 6)

Received: 7 July 2025 Accepted: 30 July 2025 Published: 9 December 2025

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Abstract

The management and disposal of market waste has become an issue of concern to various environmental stakeholders. Due to the potential health risk of solid waste on human and environmental health, the research becomes imperative. The study area is the centre of a commercial city of Akure. The object of this research work was to investigate the key factors contributing to poor waste disposal practices and evaluates the performance of waste management authorities in major markets in Akure, Nigeria. The study adopted a mixed-method approach; data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to 284 (traders and buyers) respondents across selected markets. The findings reveal that irregular waste collection, inadequate disposal facilities, and weak enforcement mechanisms are primary causes of poor waste disposal. Furthermore, the performance of waste management authorities was found to be suboptimal due to infrequent evacuation schedules, insufficient manpower, and lack of community engagement. The study recommends improved funding, stronger enforcement of sanitation policies, and increased participation of private waste contractors to enhance market sanitation.

Published in	American Journal of Management Science and Engineering (Volume 10, Issue 6)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajmse.20251006.13
Page(s)	143-149
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Market Waste, Waste Disposal Behavior, Waste Management Agencies, Akure Nigeria, Urban Sanitation

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Tope, O. E., Rotowa, O. O. (2025). Challenges of Waste Disposal and Performance of Management Authorities in Akure Markets, Nigeria. American Journal of Management Science and Engineering, 10(6), 143-149. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajmse.20251006.13

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Tope, O. E.; Rotowa, O. O. Challenges of Waste Disposal and Performance of Management Authorities in Akure Markets, Nigeria. Am. J. Manag. Sci. Eng. 2025, 10(6), 143-149. doi: 10.11648/j.ajmse.20251006.13

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Tope OE, Rotowa OO. Challenges of Waste Disposal and Performance of Management Authorities in Akure Markets, Nigeria. Am J Manag Sci Eng. 2025;10(6):143-149. doi: 10.11648/j.ajmse.20251006.13

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Olaleru Ezekiel Tope

Depertment of Urban and Regional Planning, School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria

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Olukayode Olawumi Rotowa

Depertment of Urban and Regional Planning, School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria

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Tope OE, Rotowa OO. Challenges of Waste Disposal and Performance of Management Authorities in Akure Markets, Nigeria. Am J Manag Sci Eng. 2025;10(6):143-149. doi: 10.11648/j.ajmse.20251006.13

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