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  • Environmental Science
  • Sociology
  • Urban Planning

Background:

  • Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management, particularly Waste-to-Energy (WTE) treatment, faces significant public opposition in densely populated urban areas.
  • Understanding public awareness, acceptance, and risk perception is vital for the successful implementation of WTE facilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate public awareness, acceptance, and risk perception towards Waste-to-Energy facilities in Shanghai, China.
  • To analyze factors influencing risk perception and protest responses using the Dichotomous-Choice contingent valuation method.
  • To explore the geographical distribution of public attitudes towards WTE facilities.

Main Methods:

  • Structured questionnaire survey administered to residents near a WTE facility.
  • Application of the Dichotomous-Choice contingent valuation method to assess willingness to accept.
  • Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for spatial analysis of public attitudes.
  • Fuzzy classification to analyze compensation preferences.

Main Results:

  • A notable percentage of residents (50.94%) expressed willingness to accept WTE, influenced by income, prior opinions, gender, and perceived impact.
  • Analysis revealed an existing, yet often unarticulated, demand for compensation among protesters.
  • Geographical patterns in public acceptance and protest responses were identified.
  • A significant correlation was found between public knowledge and risk perception.

Conclusions:

  • Despite protests, there is potential for promoting WTE due to its renewable energy and land conservation benefits.
  • Effective risk communication and public involvement in the management process are essential for enhancing acceptance.
  • Addressing compensation demands and understanding socio-demographic influences are key to mitigating public opposition.