Moving from Waste Management to Waste Monetization: Delta and Bayelsa States in Perspective

Abstract

This research examined the possibility of monetizing wastes in Delta and Bayelsa States, Nigeria. The study mirrored the waste management approaches hitherto and therefrom initiated strategies that can be implemented to transform waste into valuable resources while promoting environmental sustainabilityand economic growth. The study adopted the cross-sectional research design. The Taro Yamane equation was used to determine a study population of 400 respondents. The spearman’s rank correlation coefficient was deployed to test the perception of waste monetization in Delta and Bayelsa States. Findings indicated that the locals knew very little about waste monetization. Albeit, they identified that they will be willing to participate in the process if initiated. The perceptions in both States were not significantly different at p>0.05. The findings highlighted the importance of adopting innovative waste management practices to harness the untapped potential of wastes in Delta and Bayelsa States.