Abstract
Urbanization development and resources excessive consumption have led to different environmental and public health crises. The risk of improper solid waste management is a most important problem of the Iran especially its capital, i.e. the Tehran metropolis, considering its high population. In the present study, a questionnaire of 25 questions was answered by 450 residents of the study domain selected randomly to examine the people awareness and attitude as well as analyze current and desired situations of wastes management related to the recycling in 1392. The SWOT matrix was used to formulate solid waste management strategies and considering all aspects of comprehensive waste management. Results showed that the awareness level of 90.4% of people was good and the attitude of 81.3% of them was desired to recycling. Based on the quantitative strategic planning matrix, priorities of waste management strategies are allocated to obtain the sustainable, social, economic, and environmental development.
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