Pengetahuan dan Amalan Pengurusan Sisa Pepejal Dalam Kalangan Masyarakat di Taman Mesra dan Taman Bakti Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Knowledge and Practices of Solid Waste Management Among Communities in Taman Mesra and Taman Bakti, Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Abstract

The main objective of the study was to identify the level of knowledge and practice of community solid waste management. To achieve the objective, a study was carried out in Taman Mesra and Taman Bakti housing areas in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. This was a descriptive based on random probability sampling involving 150 respondents. Questionnaires are used as the medium to measure the knowledge and practices of communities in the study area. The data was analysed using SPSS with chi-square test due to abnormal scattered data. The findings showed respondents at these two housing areas have medium level of knowledge (64.7%) and practices (57.3%) related to solid waste management. The study also found that demographic factors such as age, occupation and education levels did not affect the level of knowledge and practices of the community in Taman Bakti (p > 0.05). However, demographic factors, such as occupation and education levels affected the level of knowledge and practices in Taman Bakti (p < 0.05). However, age did not influence the level of knowledge and practices in Taman Bakti (p > 0.05). In addition, there were significant differences in the level of knowledge among Taman Mesra and Taman Bakti communities (p > 0.05). On the other hand, there were significant differences on the level of community practices between Taman Mesra and Taman Bakti (p < 0.05). In conclusion, to increase awareness of solid waste management in the community, education and information on the solid waste management should be increased.