GAUGING THE ATTITUDE AND LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OF PENABLANCA

Inappropriate trash disposal continues to be a problem on a global scale as a result of rapid industrialization and population growth. Using a quantitative research design, this study is conducted. To accomplish the goals set forth in this research, the descriptive approach was specifically used in this study. According to the study's findings, the respondents have a very favorable opinion on solid waste management. The respondents are also well-aware of the waste generation and storage processes, which include separating waste materials into categories using labeled bins or sacks, properly separating recyclable wastes and selling them to junkyards, properly storing biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes in designated containers, and providing three containers for recyclable, biodegradable, and non-biodegradable waste. The respondents are also very knowledgeable about the process for disposing of solid waste, which includes gathering household waste materials in a designated area, burning waste materials, prohibiting the dumping of solid waste along creeks, drainage canals, parks, or other similar locations, placing solid wastes into the appropriate containers, and disposing of household waste after separating those that can be sold.