AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF WASTE DISPOSAL ON THE INHABITANTS OF SHARADAIN AREA OF KANO MUNICIPAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO STATE

The rapid urbanization and population growth in Kano Municipal Local Government Area of Kano State have led to increased waste generation, presenting significant challenges in waste management and its associated impacts on public health and the environment. This study assesses the impact of waste disposal on the inhabitants of Sharada in the Kano Municipal Local Government Area. Through methods, that including survey interviews, and field questionnaire, the researcher was given orientation to the respondents on how to fill the questionnaire, prior to the administration to ensure high rate of return. Two research assistants were used in administering and retrieving the instrument to and from the respondents. There were 130 research respondents selected from three different wards from the study area. The study examines the prevailing waste disposal practices,the level of awareness among residents regarding the health and environmental consequences of improper waste management, and the resultant effects on public health and environmental quality.Findings reveal that inadequate waste collection services, coupled with indiscriminate disposal practices, have contributed to the proliferation of waste dumps, pollution of water sources, and the spread of diseases among residents. The siudy underscores the urgent need for improved waste management infrastructure, community education programs, and policy interventions to mitigate the adverse impacts of waste disposal on the inhabitants of Sharada and promote a cleaner, healthier; and more sustainable living environment in the region. The major problems associated with waste in the study area are lack of proper development ofwaste disposal services, poor water quality and poor accessibility. The most dominant waste source in the study area is polythene. The following recommendations were made by the researcher; take holders, governmental and non-governmental organizations should participate and look closely to the water access problem in.the study area and work toward improving it for the populace, there is need for improvement in the current level of water infrastructural facilities in the study area,