^BWaste landfill site.^b A waste truck dumps refuse at a landfill site. Domestic waste is being disposed of here. Landfill sites are used to dispose of about 90% of the world's domestic waste. The type of material dumped must be controlled to prevent chemical toxins leaching into local groundwater. Leaching may also be prevented by lining the site with synthetic materials or impermeable clay. In time the dump may be covered with soil, landscaped, and the land sold to developers. Photographed in England.

Kaduna Agency Evacuates 20 Refuse Dump Sites

On Jan 31, 2024

The Kaduna Capital Territory Authority (KCTA) says it has evacuated 20 refuse dump sites to improve public health safety within Kaduna metropolis.

Samuel Aruwan, Administrator, KCTA, spoke with a reporter on Wednesday in Kaduna.

According to him, the refuse dumps have become threats to public health of residents within the metropolis; hence, the need for urgent evacuation.

He said that the agency discovered heaps of refuse that had existed in various communities in the metropolis for years.

He listed the communities as Tirkania, Sabon Gari, Old panteka, Zango road Tudun wada, Bashama road, Chechenia market, Unguam Muazu, Nassarawa Kakuri and Unguwan Shanu,

Others are Badarawa, Kabala west, Akurki road Tudun wada, Narayi, Isa Kaita Road, Abakpa, Malali FGC, Christ Ambassadors college Sabo, Gumi college, Millennium city, Mando and Gonin gora.

Aruwan attributed the menace to improper waste disposal; evacuation of waste on major streets and strategic entry and exist points in the city.

The administrator assured the public that the agency was making progress towards addressing the slow evacuation of waste while improving service delivery.

NAN/Oyenike Oyeniyi