Guidelines for Waste Management in Communities

Abstract

             Solid waste has long been a significant issue in Thai society and it is becoming increasingly severe. The increasing amount of solid waste each year correlates with the growth rate of the population, economic expansion, and public consumption. Local administrative organizations, which are primarily responsible for waste management, including collection, transportation, and disposal, face budget constraints. Additionally, the waste management efforts of local administrative organization are insufficient to handle the increasing amount of solid waste in each community every year. Therefore, given the waste problem in Thailand, it is crucial for all sectors of society, including government agencies, private sectors, civil society, and the public, to collaborate in addressing this issue. This can be achieved through community-level initiatives that instill awareness of household waste management and encourage public participation in community waste management and raise awareness of the current waste problem. This begins by encouraging residents to reduce household waste, promoting knowledge on waste separation before disposal, and providing income incentives for community members to engage in waste management.