Authors : Umar Jiddum Jidda; Abba Jato Ibrahim; Ishaq Iliyas Ishaq; Aliyu Hassan Muhammad; Ibrahim Umar Asheikh; Ali Muhammad Kole; Abdulsalam Mala Yakubu; Saala Yakubu Saala

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 12 - December

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Abstract : Rapid population growth and urbanization have intensified the challenge of municipal solid waste management in Maiduguri Metropolis. Inefficient disposal practices have created environmental hazards, threatened public health, and strained institutional resources. This study assessed sustainable solid waste reduction strategies among households and selected institutions in Maiduguri with the aim of identifying practical measures to minimize waste generation and improve management efficiency. A descriptive survey design was employed. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and interviews administered to randomly selected households and institutional stakeholders across the metropolis. The study examined patterns of waste generation, existing disposal methods, public awareness, and the adoption of waste-reduction techniques such as source segregation, composting, reuse, and recycling. Descriptive statistics and simple inferential analyses were used to summarize responses and to explore relationships between socio-economic factors and waste-management practices. The findings revealed that household and institutional wastes were dominated by organic and plastic materials, while formal recycling and composting were limited. Although awareness of sustainable practices was moderate, implementation was hindered by inadequate infrastructure, inconsistent policy enforcement, and insufficient public sensitization.

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