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Understanding citizens' perception of waste composting and segregation
Made Adi Widyatmika1, Nomesh B Bolia1
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), New Delhi, Delhi, 110016 India.
Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management
|April 27, 2023
Summary
Residents prefer waste segregation when their waste is not mixed post-collection and composting sites are accessible. Improving waste management requires addressing household concerns and enhancing garbage collector training.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Urban Planning
- Sociology
Background:
- Effective municipal solid waste management is crucial for urban sustainability.
- Citizen engagement and perception significantly influence waste segregation and composting initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze citizen perceptions of composting and waste segregation in Jakarta and Delhi.
- To identify key factors influencing residents' willingness to participate in waste management programs.
- To explore effective incentives for promoting waste segregation and composting.
Main Methods:
- Utilized primary data from questionnaires and interviews, supplemented by secondary literature.
- Employed binomial and multinomial logistic regression models for data analysis.
- Developed four distinct models to assess viewpoints on waste composting, segregation, and incentives.
Main Results:
- The most preferred incentives for waste segregation include assurances against waste blending and proximity to composting facilities.
- Key concerns in Jakarta involve inadequate post-collection waste management and limited composting land.
- A significant constraint identified is a limited understanding of municipal solid waste management principles at individual and community levels.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing waste management necessitates improved control, evaluation, training, and commitment from waste collectors.
- Decentralization in waste management should be acknowledged and strengthened.
- Addressing household concerns and promoting community understanding are vital for successful composting and segregation programs.
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