THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY OF THE PHANG KHON SUBDISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, PHANG KHON DISTRICT, SAKON NAKHON PROVINCE

Abstract

The research objectives were: 1) to study the community solid waste management of Phang Khon Subdistrict Municipality, 2) to investigate the problems and obstacles in the community solid waste management of Phang Khon Subdistrict Municipality, and 3) to propose guidelines for improving solid waste management in Phang Khon Subdistrict Municipality. Data were collected using qualitative instruments, including semi-structured interviews and unstructured observations. Twenty-one key informants were selected purposively, including five personnel from Phang Khon Subdistrict Municipality and sixteen residents of Phang Khon Subdistrict Municipality. The study found that: 1) the municipality manages solid waste by implementing waste management policies through various projects and activities. 2) The primary problems and obstacles in solid waste management include issues related to personnel, funding, equipment, and overall management. 3) to enhance solid waste management, the municipality should increase public awareness about waste management. This can be achieved by incorporating municipal regulations as a shared practice between the municipality and the residents, leading to more efficient waste management and better goal attainment.