Factors Associated with Household Solid Waste Management Behavior, Khlong Khwai Sub-district, Pathum Thani Province

Abstract

The research aimed to study factors related to household solid waste management behavior in Khlong Khwai sub-district, Sam Khok district, Pathum Thani province. Data were collected from 360 households and collected using a questionnaire. The data were analyzed using frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviations, and stepwise multiple regression analyses. Results showed that more than half of household representatives were females (52.8%) with an average age of 45.4 years old. Their solid waste management practices were at a good level (73.6%; =3.82, SD=0.251). The samples’ knowledge about solid waste management was at a high level (52.2%; =7.85, SD=1.310), while their attitude about solid waste management was at a medium level (66.9%; =3.67, SD=0.426). Analysis of correlation with waste management behaviors found that factors that have positive relationship with household solid waste management behavior with statistical significance at 0.01 level were gender and opinions on household solid waste problems, and attitude factors about household waste management. Negative factor related to household solid waste management with statistical significance at 0.01 was household waste disposal methods. Results of this research showed that, although overall household waste management behavior had a good level, there were still problems of a large amount of garbage and only waste that can be sold was separated. Therefore, relevant institutions should organize activities to promote the separation of solid waste from beginning to reduce waste residue.