Bachelor of Science in Forestry

Abstract

This study is entitled Participation of the Community in Solid Waste Management of Barangay Buhangin, Baler, Aurora. Generally, this study aimed to determine the waste disposal practices of the residents of Brgy. Buhangin according to types of waste, determine the effects of improper waste disposal to the community as perceived by the respondents, determine the factors that's leads to improper waste disposal to the Barangay and determine the degree of community participation in solid waste management.

This study used descriptive method of research. The data gathered from the questionnaire were tabulated, tallied, and categorized. Then, frequency and percentage table were created. This study sought to know the participation of community in solid waste management at Brgy. Buhangin, Baler, Aurora. The researcher used an interview questionnaire to gather data. Three hundred seventy-four respondents were randomly chosen.

Based on the result, respondent's common way of disposing their garbage is by using trashcans. Catching diseases caused by pollution is the highest as perceived effect of improper waste disposal. Business owners in Brgy. Buhangin, are the most affected in the improper waste disposal. The study revealed that Brgy. Buhangin needs fund to support garbage truck collection to improve waste management in their barangay. To increase the level of participation of the community, Barangay Buhangin should hold seminars and training workshops on proper waste disposal. In order to improve waste management in Barangay community consultation and community participation in solid waste management should increase, and identified strategies should be taken into consideration.