ASSESSING OIL WASTE MANAGEMENT IN LILONGWE
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the current methods of managing used oil waste in Lilongwe and propose environmentally friendly alternatives if the existing methods were found to be harmful to the environment. The study had three main objectives: firstly, to evaluate how used oil is collected, transported, and stored at garages in Lilongwe; secondly, to assess the effectiveness of current oil waste management practices, including costs and resource utilization; and finally, to suggest environmentally friendly and economically beneficial ways of recycling used oil waste into other usable forms.
The research employed two types of data: primary data, which was collected through questionnaires and surveys from individuals and groups in the car servicing industry, and secondary data, which was obtained by reviewing and analyzing articles, journals, and books related to used oil treatment.
The inclusion of secondary data provided a broader perspective and enhanced the analysis. The
collected data was analyzed using statistical methods, such as using Excel to quantify the relationship between the number of cars and the amount of used oil waste generated. Excel was also used to create graphs, pie charts, and calculate estimates of oil waste generation.
The findings revealed that the choice of a method for treating oil waste depends on awareness of the hazards associated with improper handling, which is lacking among many individuals involved in handling used oil in Lilongwe.
Research summary
The purpose of this study was to examine the current methods of managing used oil waste in Lilongwe and propose environmentally friendly alternatives if the existing methods were found to be harmful to the environment. The study had three main objectives: firstly, to evaluate how used oil is collected, transported, and stored at garages in Lilongwe; secondly, to assess the effectiveness of current oil waste management practices, including costs and resource utilization; and finally, to suggest environmentally friendly and economically beneficial ways of recycling used oil waste into other usable forms. The research employed two types of data: primary data, which was collected through questionnaires and surveys from individuals and groups in the car servicing industry, and secondary data, which was obtained by reviewing and analyzing articles, journals, and books related to used oil treatment. The findings revealed that the choice of a method for treating oil waste depends on awareness of the hazards associated with improper handling, which is lacking among many individuals involved in handling used oil in Lilongwe.