WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE LAM SALIT THONG PHATTHANA COMMUNITY, NONG CHOK DISTRICT, BANGKOK, TO CREATE SUSTAINABILITY

Abstract

“Waste Management for the Community Environment of Lam Salit Thong Phatthana, Nong Chok District, to Promote Sustainability” aims to examine the waste management model applied in households and the Lam Salit Thong Phatthana community to achieve sustainable reduction of municipal solid waste. The study employed Participatory Action Research (PAR) using the CIPP model, which consists of four phases: context evaluation, input evaluation, process evaluation, and product evaluation. The sample group included 170 households within the Lam Salit Thong Phatthana community and members of the community committee. Historical Background of the Community: The Lam Salit Thong Phatthana community in Nong Chok District, Bangkok, consists of 170 households with a total population of 656 people, including 262 men and 394 women. Ninety-five percent of the population are Muslim. The findings indicate that the key factors contributing to the success of the activities were the presence of visionary and strong community leaders and administrative teams who demonstrated continuous understanding and commitment to waste and environmental management. The waste management process began with source separation based on the 3R principle – reduce, reuse, and recycle – to minimize the amount of waste requiring disposal. The project included planning, monitoring, and continuous improvement, emphasizing active participation from community members. Source-based waste management resulted from residents applying their knowledge and understanding of proper waste handling practices. Each type of waste was managed for beneficial use, contributing to a reduction in household and community waste. This process fostered collective waste-management groups, strengthened community bonds, promoted knowledge dissemination on waste management, and integrated Islamic principles into household waste-reduction practices – for example, finishing meals to avoid food waste and recognizing the value of waste through reuse and waste-to-product initiatives. These efforts reduced waste-disposal costs, generated income for the community, decreased waste volume and pollution, and minimized health risks associated with waste-borne diseases. Consequently, the Lam Salit Thong Phatthana community achieved a sustainable and healthy environment.