Assessing the Community Perception in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, of Proper Waste Disposal: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Yung-Tsan Jou, Klint Allen Mariñas (), Charmine Sheena Saflor, Don Adonis Bernabe, Jhon Raymond Casuncad, Karen Geronimo, Jerson Mabbagu, Felicitty Sales and Kim Aaron Verceles
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Yung-Tsan Jou: Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan 320, Taiwan
Klint Allen Mariñas: Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan 320, Taiwan
Charmine Sheena Saflor: Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan 320, Taiwan
Don Adonis Bernabe: Department of Industrial Engineering, Occidental Mindoro State College, San Jose 5100, Philippines
Jhon Raymond Casuncad: Department of Industrial Engineering, Occidental Mindoro State College, San Jose 5100, Philippines
Karen Geronimo: Department of Industrial Engineering, Occidental Mindoro State College, San Jose 5100, Philippines
Jerson Mabbagu: Department of Industrial Engineering, Occidental Mindoro State College, San Jose 5100, Philippines
Felicitty Sales: Department of Industrial Engineering, Occidental Mindoro State College, San Jose 5100, Philippines
Kim Aaron Verceles: Department of Industrial Engineering, Occidental Mindoro State College, San Jose 5100, Philippines

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 3, 1-23

Abstract: This study explores the factors affecting proper garbage disposal in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines, where approximately 49 tons of solid garbage are produced each day. This research was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to evaluate the variables affecting proper waste disposal in the community. The concept of this study follows the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), which refers to the idea that human beings act rationally depending on their behavioral aspects. A total of 300 respondents from the community of San Jose were acquired through an online questionnaire. The findings revealed that environmental knowledge significantly influences environmental concerns while it affects personal values and environmental attitudes. Intention was affected by personal attitudes and convenience, which also had an impact on waste management behavior. The result of the study could aid government institutions and households in incorporating effective solid waste management practices within the community. It is crucial to implement proper waste disposal procedures, as inadequate municipal waste management can lead to detrimental impacts on the environment, human health, and urban living standards. The study highlights the importance of community participation in developing effective strategies and improving waste management behavior in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro.

Keywords: waste management; structural equation modeling; environmental knowledge; theory of planned behavior; waste disposal optimization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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