ABSTRACT
One of the targets of the SDGs, goal 11, is to reduce adverse environmental impact of waste management practices. This study aims to analyse the components of industrial solid waste generated and the waste management practices in Ota, Ogun State. Data from seventy-seven (77) questionnaires from seven sectors revealed that industries generate an average of 103kg of solid waste daily. The study found plastic and rubber waste, had the highest volume (38%), while easily compostable waste had (23%). Other components identified included glass and metals (9%), aluminium (7%), and paper (10%). Most industries (31%) use open dumping, 23% incineration, and 13% open burning for solid waste management, while a few employed landfilling with (12%), burying (7%), and 14% contract this activity. The study recommends the enforcement of laws for recycling waste, and the amount of waste generated annually must be required by law to be reported and audited.
