Solid Waste Disposal Practices Among Rural Community in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, Malaysia

Abstract

Nowadays, improper solid waste disposal is a severe issue due to its impacts on environment, social, and economic sustainability. This manuscript aims to identify the knowledge and awareness of the rural community in Kg Tok Uban, Pasir Mas, Kelantan about solid waste disposal. Besides that, the socio-demographic factors that influence the knowledge and awareness of respondents have also been explored. The data was collected using an online survey questionnaire. A total of 232 respondents participated in this study through the convenience sampling method. The findings indicated that most respondents have good knowledge of proper solid waste disposal. Besides that, this study also revealed that most respondents have a good awareness of the impact of improper solid waste disposal. However, this study found that the respondents have moderate solid waste disposal practices. Even though people have good awareness and knowledge, it doesn’t lead them to good practices in solid waste disposal. Different gender, age, and income of respondents are significantly influence the knowledge and awareness of respondents. The findings of this study are significant for local governments to strive toward effective solid waste management in rural areas.