Level of Awareness on the Proper Waste Disposal Among Residents in Dapa, Surigao Del Norte: Basis for Recommendation
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https://doi.org/10.65339/ijsis.V1.I4.285Keywords:
Community Participation, Composting, Environmental Awareness, Household Waste Management, Sustainable Development, Waste Disposal, Waste SegregationAbstract
This study assessed residents’ awareness of proper waste disposal in Dapa, Surigao del Norte, focusing on waste segregation using the 5Rs, household waste management, composting, and challenges encountered in implementing appropriate practices. A quantitative descriptive-survey design was employed involving 200 adult residents from Barangays 1, 12, and 13, selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a researcher-made structured questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics, the Kruskal–Wallis test, and Spearman’s rank-order correlation. Results revealed that residents demonstrated awareness of household waste management (M = 3.31), composting (M = 3.27), and waste segregation (M = 3.05), despite experiencing waste disposal challenges (M = 2.90). Significant differences were observed across awareness indicators (χ² = 23.50, p < .001). Positive correlations were identified between challenges and awareness of waste segregation (ρ = 0.421), household waste management (ρ = 0.360), and composting (ρ = 0.387), all statistically significant (p < .001). The findings indicate that environmental awareness coexists with practical implementation challenges, particularly in waste segregation. Strengthening environmental education, improving collection facilities, and promoting community participation are recommended. The study was limited to self-reported data from three selected barangays, restricting broader generalizability. Its findings provide localized evidence to guide community-based waste management initiatives and support Sustainable Development Goals 3, 11, 12, and 14 by promoting public health, sustainable communities, responsible consumption, and coastal environmental protection.
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