Abstract
The objective of this study is to determine the awareness on solid waste management in Malaysia using an exploratory factor analysis. A questionnaire is developed and comprised of two sections, which are Section A for the background of respondent and Section B for the awareness on solid waste management. The sample for this preliminary study is 261 respondents. An exploratory factor analysis was implemented in order to classify the 19 items into specific proposed components. Moreover, the correlation analysis is conducted to examine the relationship between the items. As a result, the study revealed that the 19 items can be classified in to five main components which are awareness, practice, knowledge, attitude and perception. Thus, the results lead to formulate a new questionnaire. In addition, the new questionnaire will be distributing in future for identify the level of awareness on solid waste management among citizen in Malaysia.
Highlights
Solid waste management (SWM) is a complex issue with political, economic, institutional, and environmental dimensions
The objective of this study is to determine the awareness on solid waste management in Malaysia using an exploratory factor analysis
The study revealed that the 19 items can be classified in to five main components which are awareness, practice, knowledge, attitude and perception
Summary
Solid waste management (SWM) is a complex issue with political, economic, institutional, and environmental dimensions. It has become one of the most critical concerns confronting urban spaces in every country as a result of exponential urban growth. Growth of solid waste generation in Malaysia reach an increase annually due to an increment in the number of populations. The amount of solid waste generation in Malaysia is 38,209.041 kg/capita/day in 2020 has increased by 0.4% compared to 38,051.91 kg/capita/day in 2019 as reported by Department of Statistics Malaysia. This amount of solid waste generation is predicted to rise gradually year by year.
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