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International Journal of Environment Science and Technology
Center for Environment and Energy Research and Studies (CEERS)
ISSN: 1735-1472 EISSN: 1735-1472
Vol. 8, No. 4, 2011, pp. 677-686
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Bioline Code: st11062
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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International Journal of Environment Science and Technology, Vol. 8, No. 4, 2011, pp. 677-686
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Households' perceptions of private sector municipal solid waste management services: A binary choice analysis
Ezebilo, E.E. & Animasaun, E.D.
Abstract
The increase in the volume of waste materials discharged to the environment and deterioration of
environmental quality in urban areas have been an issue of major concern for many governments in developing countries.
To improve effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of waste management services some of the governments have
involved the private sector. This study uses binary choice model to examine urban residents’ perceptions regarding solid
waste management that involves the private sector and what could be done to improve the waste management services.
The data were generated from survey conducted in 238 households in Ilorin in southwest Nigeria. The results show that
most of the respondents were not satisfied with solid waste management in the Ilorin. Binary logit model estimates
reveal that the respondents’ perceptions regarding waste management were determined by income, travel time to dump
site and marital status, as well as awareness of laws regarding waste disposal and activities of sanitary inspectors. For
solid waste management in urban areas to be sustainable, it requires participation of the government, private sector and
residents. The results generated from this study can help waste management authorities in designing a more sustainable
waste management strategy in Ilorin, as well as in other cities that have similar conditions.
Keywords
Binary logit model; Environmental quality; Private participation; Sustainability
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