In Nigeria like most developing countries, wastes are commonly dumped in open dumps, uncontrolled landfills where a waste collection service is organised. Dumps are located along or beside major roads. In Makurdi, Benue State, the dump site is 2 km away from the city along Naka road. In Onitsha, refuse spreads into the road, blocking traffic and the wastes are burnt open on the side of the road.