Socio-economic factors affecting household participation in curb-side recycling programmes: Evidence from drakenstein municipality, South Africa
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Date
2021
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Sabinet
Abstract
Household curb-side recycling programmes have the potential to reduce
waste that end up in landfills. However, participation in these
programmes is low. The aim of this study is to investigate the socioeconomic factors that impact householdsā participation in the curb-side
recycling (CSR) programme in one municipality. Based on a convenience
sample, quantitative data were collected from 247 households using a
structured questionnaire. The data were analysed with a binary Probit
regression model. The findings suggest that the education levels of
household member(s) responsible for household waste management
activities, length of time households have lived in their dwelling, size of
the household, access to free recycling bags, presence of school-going
children in the household, and sufficient information on the CSR
programme and process had a statistically significant positive impact on
participation. Knowledge of these factors can assist policy makers in
identifying ways to encourage household participation and, in so doing,
contribute to more efficient CSR programmes.
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South Africa, Drakenstein municipality, Socio-economic conditions, Recycling, Waste management
Citation
Schenck, C. et al. (2021). Socio-economic factors affecting household participation in curb-side recycling programmes: Evidence from drakenstein municipality, South Africa. African Journal of Business and Economic Research,16(1),143-162