TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objective of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Hypotheses
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Operational Definition of Terms
1.9 Chapter Outlay of the Study
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF LITERATURE
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Conceptual Model
2.1.1 Solid Wastes
2.1.2 Health Implication of Solid Wastes
2.2 The Environment
2.3 Politics
2.4 Solid Waste Management
2.5 Urbanization and Solid Waste Management
2.6 Solid waste management strategy of other nations – UK, US and India
2.7 Oyo State
2.7.1 Solid waste challenges/management issues in Oyo state
2.7.2 Solid waste generation rates in Oyo state
2.8 Theoretical Framework
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction `
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population
3.3 Sample size and sampling Technique
3.4 Methods of Data collection
3.5 Sources of Data
3.6 Research Instrument
3.7 Validity and Reliability of research instrument
3.8 Method of Data analysis
3.9 Ethical Consideration
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS, RESULTS AND
DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Frequency Distribution of Respondents on Demographic Variable
4.2 Analysis of Research Questions and Testing of the Hypotheses
4.3 Discussion of the findings on reasons why Local Governments in Oyo
State are not able to effectively manage Solid Waste
4.4 Testing of the Hypotheses
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
5.4 Contribution to Knowledge
5.5 Suggestions for Further Research
REFERENCES
APPENDICES