Community readiness towards solid waste separation at source in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

Malaysia especially Selangor is facing the increase of solid waste generation. Thus, source separation at source is seeing as a great opportunity to counter this problem. In implementing this program, it is essential to assess the community readiness level to ensure it’s successful. Hence the main o...

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Main Author:	Fadhilludin, Nurul Fadila
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2015
Subjects:	Refuse and refuse disposal Integrated solid waste management Urban sanitation
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/57896/1/FPAS%202015%201RR.pdf
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spelling	my-upm-ir.578962017-10-27T04:43:27Z Community readiness towards solid waste separation at source in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia 2015-04 Fadhilludin, Nurul Fadila Malaysia especially Selangor is facing the increase of solid waste generation. Thus, source separation at source is seeing as a great opportunity to counter this problem. In implementing this program, it is essential to assess the community readiness level to ensure it’s successful. Hence the main objective of this study is to to study the community readiness towards solid waste separation at source in Taman Sri Serdang. The study will assess the leader opinion on his community readiness using Community Readiness Model;determine the community readiness towards this issue using questionnaire form; and propose a modified conceptual model for the community. The results show that leader of community in Taman Sri Serdang is in Preparation stage where he begin planning in earnest and community offers modest support of efforts. Using a set of questionnaire, six areas is being assessed; community efforts on solid waste separation at source, community knowledge in solid waste separation at source, community perception towards solid waste separation at source, community perception on leadership roles, awareness of available resources and community knowledge towards environment activity in their residential area. The results show that only half of the respondents are making an effort to separate their solid waste. Their knowledge in the issue is average and in their perception, solid waste separation at source activity is important. Their perception is solid waste is not an issue for the leader though some of them do recognize the efforts by the leader. Most of the community is also not aware on resources available for them. In addition, the community awareness on the environmental efforts and activities in their area is low. Thus, modified model is focusing on the community practice, attitude, knowledge sharing, law enforcement and incentives. Refuse and refuse disposal Integrated solid waste management Urban sanitation 2015-04 Thesis http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/57896/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/57896/1/FPAS%202015%201RR.pdf application/pdf en public masters Universiti Putra Malaysia Refuse and refuse disposal Integrated solid waste management Urban sanitation
institution	Universiti Putra Malaysia
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topic	Refuse and refuse disposal Integrated solid waste management Urban sanitation
spellingShingle	Refuse and refuse disposal Integrated solid waste management Urban sanitation Fadhilludin, Nurul Fadila Community readiness towards solid waste separation at source in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
description	Malaysia especially Selangor is facing the increase of solid waste generation. Thus, source separation at source is seeing as a great opportunity to counter this problem. In implementing this program, it is essential to assess the community readiness level to ensure it’s successful. Hence the main objective of this study is to to study the community readiness towards solid waste separation at source in Taman Sri Serdang. The study will assess the leader opinion on his community readiness using Community Readiness Model;determine the community readiness towards this issue using questionnaire form; and propose a modified conceptual model for the community. The results show that leader of community in Taman Sri Serdang is in Preparation stage where he begin planning in earnest and community offers modest support of efforts. Using a set of questionnaire, six areas is being assessed; community efforts on solid waste separation at source, community knowledge in solid waste separation at source, community perception towards solid waste separation at source, community perception on leadership roles, awareness of available resources and community knowledge towards environment activity in their residential area. The results show that only half of the respondents are making an effort to separate their solid waste. Their knowledge in the issue is average and in their perception, solid waste separation at source activity is important. Their perception is solid waste is not an issue for the leader though some of them do recognize the efforts by the leader. Most of the community is also not aware on resources available for them. In addition, the community awareness on the environmental efforts and activities in their area is low. Thus, modified model is focusing on the community practice, attitude, knowledge sharing, law enforcement and incentives.
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qualification_level	Master's degree
author	Fadhilludin, Nurul Fadila
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title	Community readiness towards solid waste separation at source in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
title_short	Community readiness towards solid waste separation at source in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
title_full	Community readiness towards solid waste separation at source in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
title_fullStr	Community readiness towards solid waste separation at source in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed	Community readiness towards solid waste separation at source in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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granting_institution	Universiti Putra Malaysia
publishDate	2015
url	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/57896/1/FPAS%202015%201RR.pdf
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Community readiness towards solid waste separation at source in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

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