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Implementing door-to-door waste collection improves recycling conscience and citizen satisfaction. This study suggests replacing curbside collection with door-to-door systems for better municipal solid waste management.

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  • Environmental Science
  • Urban Planning
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Municipal solid waste management success hinges on service quality and citizen engagement.
  • Evaluating waste collection systems requires assessing both operational efficiency and public perception.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and validate a semi-qualitative inspection method for evaluating door-to-door and curbside waste collection systems.
  • To compare the effectiveness and citizen satisfaction associated with door-to-door versus curbside waste collection.

Main Methods:

  • A novel inspection method combining service indicators and behavioral questionnaires was developed.
  • The method was applied in Reggio, Calabria, Italy, utilizing both door-to-door and curbside collection systems.
  • Citizen perceptions of waste collection and street cleaning services were assessed via surveys.

Main Results:

  • The standardized inspection method proved simple, effective, and accurate in evaluating service quality.
  • Citizens using door-to-door collection exhibited higher recycling awareness and greater satisfaction with waste management.
  • A qualitative agreement was found between objective service evaluation and subjective citizen perception.

Conclusions:

  • The door-to-door waste collection system is recommended over the curbside system for enhanced citizen satisfaction and recycling consciousness.
  • The developed inspection method is a valuable tool for assessing and improving municipal solid waste management services.
  • Integrating operational data with citizen feedback provides a comprehensive understanding of waste collection system performance.