In Bauchi metropolis, evacuation of solid waste has become a serious environmental
problem. This paper is aimed at identifying factors responsible f
or continues accumulation and emergence of new heaps of solid waste in Bauchi
metropolis. Questionnaire, interview guide and observation methods were used to gather
information relating to solid waste evacuation from the sampled population of the study
area. The information gathered was studied in two stages. First stage looked at transfer
of solid waste from storage containers in each house to the collection centres, while the
second stage looked at the evacuation of the accumulated solid waste from the collection
centres to the final dumping sites. Findings revealed that though the area has up to 50%
of the respondents educated to secondary level but their income level is generally low and
the household size is high with teenagers dominating. Additionally, about 30% of the
respondents do not have storage facilities and those with storage facilities dispose of their
refuse immediately it is gathered. Furthermore, Bauchi State Environmental Protection
agency is the only organ that evacuates solid waste generated in Bauchi metropolis and
the collection centres are few which led to emergence of unauthorized collection centres
and large accumulation of waste. The paper recommends that all households should
possess storage facilities. A house-to-house collection method should be introduced in
Government Residential Area (GRA) and Bauchi Local Government should resume
evacuation of solid waste. Community effort should be integrated in the waste evacuation
process and more collection centre should be provided.