ABSTRACT

Background: Solid waste management is a part of environmental health. Improper disposal of Domestic waste pollute the environment and increase incidence of vector borne diseases. Aim: This study investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding domestic waste disposal in urban area of Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, Pune, India Result: We observed that 76% people have knowledge regarding solid waste disposal. 60 % people adopted proper waste disposal method. Still 87 % people had noticed waste on road, Water sources etc. It is observed that 90 % people have attitude to adopt new method of waste disposal. Conclusion: We conclude with help of survey that most of the community is aware about the solid waste management but we have to change their attitude to follow proper practice of waste disposal. Proper solid waste management programme with financial support by Government is needed for prevention of communicable diseases and promotion of health. Keywords: Domestic waste, solid waste disposal, knowledge of waste, practice of waste disposal
Publication date: 01/11/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.11.6605