Assessment of the Knowledge About the Role of Community Members Regarding Solid Waste Management at Ali Raza Abad, Lahore
Knowledge About Solid Waste Management
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https://doi.org/10.54393/nrs.v1i02.11Keywords:
Solid Waste, Community Members, Waste Management, LahoreAbstract
Solid Waste Management (SWM) is one of the most important challenges that developing countries are facing today. Objectives: To assess knowledge about the role of community members in solid waste management in Ali Raza Abad, Lahore. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional descriptive study. A total of 60 participants were included. Instruments were consisting of 11 variables. Questionnaires were distributed among the participants of Ali Raza Abad. Data was analyzed on SPSS version 16. Results: 76% don’t know, who is responsible for solid waste management. 71% of participants were don’t know the responsibility of the community regarding solid waste management. Do the community Stakeholders arrange the awareness program regarding solid waste management in your community, 93% replied no. Conclusions: The conclusion of this study was that there is a lack of knowledge of the community about solid waste management. There was a lack of community awareness programs regarding solid waste management.
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