Model of waste management by community participation in Khokphetphatthana Subdistrict, Bamnet Narong District, Chaiyaphum Province

Abstract

This research is participatory action research. The objective is to study the model of waste management by community participation in Khokphetphatthana Subdistrict, Bamnet Narong District, Chaiyaphum Province. The sample group consisted of 1) a group of organization leaders, numbering 50 people, and 2) a group of hosts or household representatives, numbering 291 people. Quantitative data were collected using questionnaires. Qualitative data by observation Interviews and focus groups. Conducted between October 2023-January 2024. Quantitative data were analyzed using statistics including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and statistics that compare means (Paired t-test) and analyze qualitative data with content analysis.
The results of the research found that Khokphetphatthana Subdistrict has major problems in waste management. People lack the ability to separate waste and put it to little use. Waste is mostly handled by dumping it and burning it outdoors. There is a tendency for illegal waste dumping to increase. Knowledge about waste management in the community was at a low level, 56.0 percent (Mean=6.5, S.D.=1.3). Waste management practices were at a moderate level, 60.8 percent (Mean=2.30, S.D.=0.55). Participation People's participation in waste management was at a moderate level (Mean=3.12, S.D.=0.40). As a result of group discussions with participation from network partners, an action plan was born “Project to develop potential in waste management Khokphetphatthana Subdistrict”. After carrying out the activity, it was found that knowledge about waste management was at a high level (Mean=8.4, S.D.=1.16). Waste management practices were at a good level (Mean=2.6, S.D.=0.16). The people's participation in waste management is at a high level (Mean=3.83, S.D.=0.64) with statistical significance (p<0.001). In this regard, people have separated their household waste by creating wet trash cans. There is the transformation of solid waste into products in the community, such as biological fermentation water, vegetable plant pots from car tires, and underground bank water wells from plastic bottles. The community is clean and can reduce the amount of garbage on public roads from illegal dumping.
Factors for success are: 1) Local sector: Local leaders have vision and recognize the importance of waste management. Ready to be a support force in terms of budget, personnel, materials and equipment, including being an intermediary mechanism that connects network partners and communities. 2)The academic sector is continuously stimulating and promoting knowledge on waste management in various ways. Make people have access to accurate information and be motivated to act. 3)The public sector from the participation in waste management of community leaders and citizens. It is considered the heart of the operation. By allowing them to participate from the planning stage, let's think together and decide, join in action Including participating in monitoring and evaluating. Leading to the success of the waste management model with true community participation.