Abstract:
The need for an effective and efficient Waste Management System in Enugu Metropolis motivated this study. Poor control of solid and toxic waste leads to human and environmental degradation through epidemics, visual unpleasantness, ecological devastation and environmental pollution. The objectives of this study are: To ascertain the reasons for persistent problem of waste management in Enugu Metropolis despite all the efforts made by ESWAMA to combat the problem.To expose ways waste management can be turned into lucrative business and be made more attractive and easier for ESWAMA and Enugu Metropolis Residents. To evaluate the effects of the use of sophisticated equipments by ESWAMA on the waste evacuation rate in Enugu Metropolis. The study was guided using research questions and some hypothesis. The populations used are Enugu North and Enugu East Local Government Areas. The instruments used consist of Oral Interviews and relevant records and materials.Findings from the study suggested that the organization faces a lot of problems which ranges from finance, personnel, equipments, public communication to various aspects of managerial functions like planning, organizing and controlling etc. Governmental supports including regular government subventions and institution of proper physical planning, good accounting control for revenue used, fines collection and sufficient equipment procurement by ESWAMA appear to be the foundation stone for effective and efficient Waste Management.
