This paper is mainly aimed at identifying the various streams of solid waste generated in Bauchi metropolis with view to critically analyses their physical characteristics as a basis for recommending appropriate management strategy. Questionnaire, interview guide and observation methods were used to gather information from the sample population of the study area. Major findings revealed that though the area has up to 50% of the respondent’ educated to secondary level but their income level is generally low and the household size is high with teenagers dominating. It is found that over 60% of solid waste generated in Bauchi metropolis is degradable and can be easily disposed. Though the ratio of polythene, plastics, aluminium and metallic materials in the waste stream is increasing proportionately with growth in income and education level It is recommended that segregation at source should be practiced only in the walled-city in three stages as follows The research recommends that among other things, all households should possess storage facilities. A house-to-house collection method should be introduced in Government Residential Area (GRA), and Bauchi Local Government should resume evacuation of solid waste. Community effort should be integrated in the solid waste evacuation process and more collection centre should be provided
Characteristics, Composition, Municipal Solid Waste, Analysis, segregation
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