Knowledge, attitude and practices on solid waste management among households in the urban communities of Butuan City, Philippine
2022
Cando, E.N.T. III
Urban agglomeration in Butuan City led to issues on solid waste management(SWM). The socioeconomic profile and effectiveness of SWM programs were assessed and evaluated through a survey questionnaire. A two-stage random sampling at 95% level of confidence was employed to determine the sample size (n=427) and a 5-point Likert scale to measure the knowledge, attitude, and practices towards SWM. Key informant interviews and focused group discussions were also conducted. Respondents showed very high SWM knowledge (3.80) and attitude (4.52) which was attributed to high educational attainment and income. Majority of the respondents practice waste segregation (97.9%), reusing (83.8%), recycling (70.4%) and composting (61.3%). However, low knowledge on the location (35.6%), functionality (33.7%), and utilization (51.3%) of the materials recovery facilities was noted, an indication of low compliance by local government units to SWM laws and policies. A significant number of respondents do not practice composting (38.7%) due to lack of facilities and available space. Clustered materials recovery and composting facilities, and appropriate provisions for waste collection, storage, and disposal systems must be established and implemented. Incentive programs, awareness campaigns, and public participation are key elements of an efficient SWM system.
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