Development of Municipal Solid Waste Management in Ban Wai, Na Si Nuan Sub-district, Kantharawichai District, Maha Sarakham Province

Abstract

The purpose of this action research was to develop a municipal solid waste management in Ban Wai, Na Si Nuan sub-district, Kantharawichai district, Maha Sarakham province. Participants were 78 people who are community leaders, village health volunteer and household demographics. Data were collected for both quantitative and qualitative data, using questionnaire and semi-interview and data were analyzed by using percentage, mean, standard deviation and content analysis. The research results consisted of 4 steps which included 1) planning, 2) action, 3) observation, and 4) reflection. The study showed that
1) household representatives took moderate level in action in solid waste management at 51.30 percent, and high and moderate level in participation at 46.20 percent. 2) The process has resulted in the community’s understanding of the situation and problems of a municipal solid waste program by jointly and collectively designating the programs/projects to develop a municipal solid waste management. 3) The successful outcome of a municipal solid waste management is formed by the participation of local communities namely citizens, local government and the public health service unit. 4) In summary, the key success required cooperation and support from network partners with their potential and responsibility. Therefore, there should be education on other strategies for modifying people's waste disposal behavior in household to properly dispose of waste and continue the development of a municipal solid waste management for the community profits in the near future.