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International Journal of Environmental Research
University of Tehran
ISSN: 1735-6865 EISSN: 1735-6865
Vol. 3, No. 2, 2009, pp. 275-288
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Bioline Code: er09030
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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International Journal of Environmental Research, Vol. 3, No. 2, 2009, pp. 275-288
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Investigating Households Attitude Toward Recycling of Solid Waste in Malaysia: A Case Study
Omran, A.; Mahmood, A.; Abdul Aziz, H. & Robinson, G .M.
Abstract
This paper investigates householders’ attitudes to the recycling of solid wastes in
one part of northern Malaysia, namely Alor Setar town, Kedah State. A postal questionnaire survey
was administered to households in Alor Setar town in selected areas of high, middle and low incomes.
389 responses were obtained, a response rate of 86.4%. A personal interview with an official of the
Municipal Council of Alor Setar was conducted in order to identify the current situation of solid
waste recycling and household participation as well as obtaining views on the recycling campaigns
carried out by the Malaysian government in 1993 and 2000. The paper indicates that participation in
recycling of household waste relies on the level of awareness and understanding of recycling.
Improved education and increasing the accessibility of recycling facilities are the best means of
promoting positive attitudes to recycling attitude, partly because they help to remove barriers
preventing households from recycling. Households in Alor Setor town have identified some of the
effective strategies that can be initiated by the government to increase the rate of recycling in
Malaysia which would also encourage them to participate in recycling. One of these strategies was
providing recycling bins in every residential area.
Keywords
Attitudes of Householders, Recycling, Solid Waste, Questionnaire Survey,Malaysia
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