SOLID WASTE RECYCLING USING MICROORGANISM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Authors

  • Adebayo Sherifat Mojirade Department of Hospitality Management Technology, Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin, Kwara State, 240011, Nigeria Author
  • Yusuf Rukayat Titilayo Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Environmental Unit, Kwara State Polytechnic, Kwara State, Ilorin, 240011, Nigeria. Author
  • Lawal Sesan Wasiu Department of Agricultural Technology, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State, 240011, Nigeria Author

Keywords:

Bioremediation, Microbes, Sewage, Extraction, Sustainable Environment.

Abstract

This research focuses on transforming waste materials into valuable substances using microorganisms to promote 
environmental restoration. Microbes play a significant role in ecosystem recovery, particularly through their 
complex interactions with sewage. Bacteria, for example, are crucial in various stages of nutrient cycling by 
facilitating nutrient recycling. Samples were collected from landfill sites, and 25 agar plates were prepared under 
sterile conditions. Microorganisms also show considerable potential for bioremediation, enabling waste 
detoxification, extraction, and transformation of contaminants in sewage. These microbes further support 
rhizoextraction and rhizodegradation, enhancing the purification of polluted environments. The findings reveal that 
heavy metals constituted the highest proportion (44%) of waste samples, while paper waste accounted for the least 
(5%). The microbes demonstrated optimal degradation efficiency at temperatures between 20°C and 30°C. This 
study highlights the feasibility of leveraging microorganisms for sustainable environmental restoration while 
mitigating unintended consequences. 

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Published

2026-08-24

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): IJARMS :Vol4 No2 DECEMBER 2024

Section

Articles