Public Participation in Solid Waste Management
Keywords:
Waste Management, Participation, Ibaeños, BiogasAbstract
INTRODUCTION
The environment is the total of a person's surroundings which includes physical, chemical and other natural forces. Unfortunately, it is inevitable that these interactions with the environment would lead to different environmental problems. Different studies and researches were conducted and to start these actions, people must start within the smallest group that they are in. in relation to this, a study about public participation in solid waste management was conducted to measure the public participation of Ibaeños in solid waste management.
METHODS
A mixed method research design was employed by collecting the quantitative data from 237 household residents of Poblacion, Ibaan, Batangas using a researcher-made questionnaire and qualitative data from 10 residents of Poblacion and Local Government Unit of Ibaan using open-ended questions.
RESULTS
The survey result implies that the respondents strongly agreed that they accept the participation with regards to the solid waste management in terms of Oplan Linis, Biogas Digester, and in 10-Year Ecological Solid Waste Management Plan. in addition, the interview results show that the Local Government Unit of Ibaanhave done and proposed different regulations, laws projects, and actions already to strengthen the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act.
DISCUSSIONS
Moreover, The LGUs and the residents have almost matched knowledge regarding the actions promoting solid waste management. These findings overall indicate that Ibaeños are aware of the regulations related to solid waste management.