Public Behaviour on Waste Management in Lampiak Subdistrict Administration Organization Khon Buri District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Abstract

Background and Aims: Waste management is critical to environmental protection because it reduces pollution and conserves natural resources. It also promotes public health by ensuring proper waste disposal and recycling, thereby preventing disease transmission. The objectives of this research are 1) to study the level of behavior related to solid waste management in Lampiaek Sub-district, Buburi District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, and 2) to study the opinions and suggestions on solid waste management of people in the district. Lampiak Sub-district Administrative Organization, Buburi District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

Methodology: The population includes 7,094 people who have a civil registration list in the 12 villages of Lampiak Sub-district Administrative Organization. The sample size was determined according to Taro Yamane's table of 378 people, and then randomly distributed among the villages in proportion by a simple random method. By a simple random method. The basic statistics used in data analysis are frequency values, percentage values, mean values, and standard deviations.

Results: The findings revealed that people in the Lampiaek Sub-district Administrative Organization, Buburi District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, had generally good household solid waste management practices. The highest average value is REREDUCE, followed by REUSE, and the lowest average value is RECYCLE. People in the Lampiak Sub-district Administrative Organization area have suggested that buckets or containers be provided to accommodate various types of waste, as well as garbage pits or dumps for each community, and that training be provided to educate the public on the importance of proper solid waste management.

Conclusion: The findings show that, while Lampiaek Sub-district residents generally manage their waste well, there is room for improvement, particularly in recycling. They have proposed better waste disposal infrastructure and educational initiatives to improve solid waste management practices.