African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1129

Full Length Research Paper

Assessment of leachate contamination potential of landfills in Ibadan, Nigeria

Sunday O. Adesogan
  • Sunday O. Adesogan
  • Civil Engineering Department, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
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Baldwin O. Omonigho
  • Baldwin O. Omonigho
  • Civil Engineering Department, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 16 March 2021
  •  Accepted: 11 May 2021
  •  Published: 31 May 2021

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