WASTE MANAGEMENT ACHIEVEMENT OF DISTRICT OFFICES IN BANGKOK METROPOLITAN

Abstract

This research objectives were 1) to evaluate waste management achievement of district offices in Bangkok Metropolitan, 2) to analyze problems and obstacles in waste management achievement of district offices in Bangkok Metropolitan, and 3) to recommend waste management guidelines for district offices in Bangkok Metropolitan. This research was qualitative conducting with key informants: 7 Bangkok district office administrators, 7 Bangkok district office personnel, residents of Bangkok district office area, and 2 academics, totaling 23 key informants by a purposive selection. The research instrument was semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using descriptive summary.

The research results found that 1) waste management achievement of district offices in Bangkok Metropolitan, in accordance with the 20-year strategic plan, had not effectively cultivated discipline in waste reduction and separation among citizens, despite scheduled waste collection and campaigns against dumping to achieve zero waste, disposal still emphasizes landfilling, 2) the problems and obstacles in waste management achievement of district offices in Bangkok Metropolitan revealed that citizens did not separate their waste and consumed more waste. This included confusion stemming from Bangkok's numerous waste management plans, which were difficult to implement, and 3) the waste management guidelines for district offices in Bangkok Metropolitan indicated that they should emphasize strict law enforcement and increased penalties to promote serious and continuous waste management from the source.