Title: Profile modelling of solid waste generation of non-household establishments in Butuan City

Authors: Jan Nino G. Tinio; Breix Michael G. Agua

Addresses: Caraga State University, Cepeda Apartment, Acostaville, Libertad, Butuan City, 8600, Philippines ' Caraga State University, P1B Sampaguita, Tiniwisan, Butuan City, 8600, Philippines

Abstract: This study focused on the solid waste generation of establishments in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte. It aimed to determine some factors affecting the total solid waste daily generation of establishments in the city. Sex of the owner, his/her educational profile, his/her age, civil status, years in the business, type of establishment, and total number of employees were the selected variables considered in this study. It used correlation and Chi-square analyses to determine whether or not the variables are related to or associated with the total daily waste generated by the establishments. The results show that the total number of employees and the type of establishment have a significant relationship/association with the generated waste. This study recommends that the local government of Butuan City should specifically develop a policy to address the amount of trash generated by medium-scale and high-scale establishments.

Keywords: solid waste generation of non-household establishments; commercial solid waste; factors affecting solid waste generation; policy implications.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEWM.2023.133275

International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, 2023 Vol.32 No.2, pp.184 - 202

Received: 18 Apr 2020
Accepted: 19 Jan 2021
Published online: 11 Sep 2023 *

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