A FINAL YEAR PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED

TO
THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING,
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING,
LANDMARK UNIVERSITY, OMU-ARAN, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
APRIL, 2018

BY

IBIKUNLE, PETER DUNSIN

MATRICULATION NUMBER: 12BC001891
 SOLID WASTE GENERATION AND
CHARACTERIZATION IN LANDMARK
UNIVERSITY :

CASE STUDY, THE UTILITY ZONE

 CONTENT
○ COVER PAGE
○ TITLE OF STUDY
○ TABLE OF CONTENT
○ INTRODUCTION
○ STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
○ AIM
○ OBJECTIVES
○ METHODOLOGY
○ DATA ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
○ CONCLUSION
Introduction Solid Waste Management

 Solid Waste Management in Landmark

University

c.
b.

a.
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Statement of problem

★ Waste generation on campus is

inevitable
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Aim
The aim of this research work is to
study and characterize the Solid waste
generated in Landmark University
campus.
Objectives Solid Waste Management

 To study existing waste management system.

 Grouping of the University into zones based
on prevailing activities on campus.
 Estimation of waste generation rate.
 To collect waste generated by zones and
characterize such.
 To analyze results from characterization and
deduce a recommendation for final disposal.
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PROCESS
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3

Collection of Sampling and Data capture

Samples characterization of and analysis of
samples wastes
generated on
Campus
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(a) Collection of Solid Wastes

(b) Sorting and Characterization of Solid Wastes

Solid Waste Management
Data Analysis
➔UTILITY ZONE

❏ CAFETERIA
❏ CHAPEL/BANK AREA
❏ UNIVERSITY BAKERY
❏ WATER FACTORY
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Data Analysis
Percentage Composition of Solid Waste generated in
the Cafeteria
Paper
10%
Plastic
6%
Polystyrene
Residuals
9%
36%

Polythene
7%
Organics
Metal
Glass
Wood 29%
2%
1%
0%
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Data Analysis
Percentage Composition of Solid Waste generated in the Chapel
Area

Organics
Polythene
8% 1%

Polystyrene
15%

Plastic
17% Paper
59%
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Data Analysis

Percentage Composition of Solid Waste generated in

the Bakery

Paper
Polystyrene
3% 3%
Polythene
15%

Organics
79%
Solid Waste Management
Data Analysis

Percentage Composition of Solid Waste in the Water

Factory

Plastic
48%

Polythene
52%
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Data Analysis

Mean Daily Generation rate of Solid Waste in the Zone

Paper Plastic Polystyrene Polythene Bags Organics Wood Glass Metal Residuals

(Cardboard) (Bottle) (Food Pack) (Water Nylon) (Food waste) (Firewood) (Bottles) (Cans) (Ash, Dust)
Kg/day Kg/day Kg/day Kg/day Kg/day Kg/day Kg/day Kg/day Kg/day

11.81 8.48 7.07 8.67 19.46 1.2 0.3 1.55 22.87

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Data Analysis

Composition of Solid Waste generated in the Utility Zone

Residuals 114.37

Metal 7.76

Glass 1.8

Wood 1.52

Organics 100.9

Polythene 44.01

Polystyrene 35.37

Plastic 42.42

Paper 59.05

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

Composition of Soild Waste in the Utility Zone

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CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

● University authority should determine the disposal site and

penal action for illegal disposal of garbage on roads,
drainages, and institution’s environment.
● Establishment of particular disposal sites and regular
monitoring of disposal sites etc. should be ensured.
● Wastes may be converted to organic manure that can be
used as organic fertilizer and recyclable waste, i.e. paper,
plastic, glass, ceramic and metal can be reused by recycling
and incineration of medical waste.
● A sanitary landfill should be established in the campus for
dumping of hazardous waste.
● Waste from ash and dust can be recycled to produce
potash, which is a good fertilizer.
thank you…...