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Source Specific Quantification And Characterisation Of Solid Waste Along A Sandy Beach In Cape Coast, Ghana

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  • Isaac M. BRYANT

    (University of Cape Coast, Department of Environmental Science, Cape Coast, Ghana)

  • Frederick A. ARMAH

    (University of Cape Coast, Department of Environmental Science, Cape Coast, Ghana)

  • Alex N.M. PAPPOE

    (University of Cape Coast, Department of Environmental Science, Cape Coast, Ghana)

Abstract

Ghana is dealing with extensive urban periphery settlements due to the massive migration of rural inhabitants to the cities, especially to the political and economic capital, Accra and other regional capitals including Cape Coast. This phenomenon has culminated in indiscriminate solid waste disposal. With no effective municipal solid waste collection system in place, heaps of refuse have become ubiquitous in Cape Coast especially along the beaches. The quantity and composition of solid waste at two locations along a sandy beach in the Cape Coast municipality was investigated in this study. Using five permanent 20 x 4 quadrats over seven weeks in each of the two locations, the amount and composition of solid waste were assessed. The results indicated that paper, bottle, wood, leather, textile, metal, plastics, organic matter and styrofoam were the main categories of solid waste found at the sandy beach. The results also indicated that the quantity of solid waste generated at Duakor and West Gate was 514 kgha-1 and 374 kgha-1 respectively. This study suggests that source specific waste quantification and characterisation of solid waste at different scales should be a vital part of planning in municipal solid waste management systems.

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  • Isaac M. BRYANT & Frederick A. ARMAH & Alex N.M. PAPPOE, 2010. "Source Specific Quantification And Characterisation Of Solid Waste Along A Sandy Beach In Cape Coast, Ghana," Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management, Research Centre in Public Administration and Public Services, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 5(8(17)), pages 49-63, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:rom:terumm:v:5:y:2010:i:17:p:49-63
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    Keywords

    solid waste characterisation; quantification; sandy beach; Ghana.;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q53 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Air Pollution; Water Pollution; Noise; Hazardous Waste; Solid Waste; Recycling

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