The effects of waste recycling in preserving the environment (A case study of Calabar municipal and Calabar south)

Abstract

Managing household waste is a growing concern for both developed and developing countries. To tackle this problem, urban centres are turning to recycling which is an effective tool to managing waste and preserving the environment. The establishment of Urban Development and Urban Renewal in most state in the country is a step towards preserving the environment but less than three states in the country are into recycling which is a major factor of preserving the environment. This research work runs an overview on the effects of recycling on the environment. Recycling eliminates the need to build equivalent of one large landfill in the city or rural location thus avoiding environmental concern such as land, air and water pollution. In conclusion therefore, government should not only conceive waste management as a means to service delivery but a war against poverty, poor living in the environment and bio-electricity generation (clean energy). It was also recommended that solid waste activity being in the informal sector should be transformed into a more formal sector which will bring about better organization of the sector hence making it more attractive thus paving way for job opportunities for both skilled and unskilled workers amongst others.