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Municipal waste management in the era of COVID-19: Perceptions, practices, and
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The novel COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted all facets of society
globally. Often overlooked is the potential contamination of the waste disposed
by individuals diagnosed with the virus. The proliferation of contaminated waste
is expected to increase as cases increase. The pandemic has caused a surge in
waste material stemming from the widespread use of disposable personal protective
equipment at the household level. In the developing countries where waste
management measures are relatively inadequate, the vulnerability of COVID-19
contraction from contaminated waste is high. This study intended to unravel the
susceptibility of communities in the developing countries of Guyana and Nigeria
to the potential spread of the virus through waste. The study explored the
possibility of cross-contamination between residents and landfill scavengers, the
community perception on the effectiveness of their solid waste practices, the
notable changes in waste collection and waste disposal patterns, and also, the
potential knowledge / policy gaps that exist. An online survey was administered
within all the districts of the two countries and the qualitative assessment was
conducted demonstrating the proportional trends in the responses of the
participants. Findings showed that the communities were relatively perceptive
about the issue of waste disposal and the potential contamination of COVID-19.
The communities readily recognized the inefficiencies of the waste management
systems and the need for policy intervention. Tackling the issue of COVID-19 and
waste management in the developing countries of Guyana and Nigeria requires
policies that are holistic and participatory involving stakeholder at all levels.