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FACTORS AFFECTING HOUSEHOLDS IN RECYCLING OF SOLID WASTE IN KUALA TERENGGANU (MALAYSIA): DOOERSTEPPING APPROACH

Abdelnaser Omran

First published: 2011-06-20https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2011/s21.108View metrics

Abstract

Waste management is pressing harder with the alarming signal warning the industry. The success of local recycling programmes is reliant upon households’ participation. Recycling of solid wastes is considered as the only method to recover the waste generated. In recognition of this, doorstepping approach is used as one the main driver tools towards increasing households partic ipation. This study was based on selected residential areas (different level incomes) within Kuala Terengganu town (Malaysia). Questionnaire survey was used to gather the information from the households. As results, doorstepping approach was found as an effective tool to increase the recycling rate not in the capital of Terengganu. The study was also found that lack of awareness, lack of facilities and no incentives were found to limit particip ation in recycling activities.

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Title
FACTORS AFFECTING HOUSEHOLDS IN RECYCLING OF SOLID WASTE IN KUALA TERENGGANU (MALAYSIA): DOOERSTEPPING APPROACH
Authors
Abdelnaser Omran
Proceedings
SGEM International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference EXPO Proceedings; SGEM2011 11th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference
Publisher
Stef92 Technology
Year
2011
Pages
Not available yet
ISSN
1314-2704
ISBN
Not available yet
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
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