International Journal of Environmental and Rural Development
Online ISSN : 2433-3700
Print ISSN : 2185-159X
ISSN-L : 2185-159X
Waste Characterization, Quantification and Residents’ Perception towards Solid Waste Management in Ubay, Bohol
CAROL J. PAYOTREGUCIVILLA A. POBAR
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2017 Volume 8 Issue 2 Pages 25-30

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This study aimed to determine the percentage composition of the waste generated, the per capita waste generated per day, perception towards solid waste management practices of the residents of Ubay and the problems encountered in implementing the Solid Waste Management during the year 2015. This study employed descriptive-survey methods in determining the perception of the residents towards solid waste management and the problems encountered. As to the percentage composition, the researcher conducted documentary analysis from the data generated by the Solid Waste Management Office of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Ubay, Bohol. A first-income class municipality in the island province of Bohol, Philippines. It is in the northeast of the province, and has an area of 335.06 square kilometers (129.37 sq. mi.) with 61 km (38 mi.) of coastline. It has 44 barangays. The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Ubay. One of the mandates of the government is to take care of the environment and protect the residents from various risks of environmental degradation. Findings showed that over fifty percent (50%) of the waste generated were biodegradable (organic) materials. The per capita waste generation was 0.065 kg. Residents had a moderately positive attitude towards solid waste management. The researches recommended that the LGU-Ubay, together with the barangay units, schools, NGO’s and other responsible persons, may find more effective and efficient ways of increasing residents’ participation level in solid waste management. The Solid Waste Management Board of Ubay may prioritize in strengthening the area of education and training to increase awareness of the residents regarding solid waste management. Further studies may be conducted formulating models that will show the solid waste flow of Ubay, Bohol (or other municipalities). An impact analysis of the strategies employed by municipalities in addressing problems of solid waste may be included.

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