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Journal
Journal of Environmental Systems
ISSN
0047-2433 (print) 1541-3802 (electronic)
Volume
26
Issue
1
Date
1/1/1997

Article Facts

Title
Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices in Accra, Ghana
DOI
10.2190/RV2J-8W4L-YT95-NK73
Authors
  • Raymond Asomani-Boateng
  • Murray Haight
Pages
41-55
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices in Accra, Ghana

Raymond Asomani-Boateng
Murray Haight

DOI: 10.2190/RV2J-8W4L-YT95-NK73

Abstract

There is a great deal of concern about the problems associated with the conventional approach to solid waste management in Accra, Ghana's capital city. This article traces the history of Accra's Municipal Solid Waste Management System, providing a detailed description and analysis of its practices and policies and suggests solutions to improve the efficiency of the city's Waste Management System.

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