Developing A Framework For Sustainable Solid Waste Management In Libya
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Date
2013-06
Authors
Al Abolkasem, Mahmod
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
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Solid waste management has become an environmental concern for many developing countries including Libya country. It is widely agreed that public support is vital to the success of most solid waste management programs and schemes; the actions of householders are paramount to the success of sustainable solid waste policies. However, the success of solid waste management programs or schemes is not just dependent on public participation; it is also dependent on having the right infrastructure and service provision in place, as well as tailoring to local needs. This research was conducted in the city of Al-Bayda, located in the eastern part of Libya. The reason why this study was conducted in this city because there have been several significant obstacles facing the city of Al-Bayda in dealing with solid waste management, it can be seen of rubbish or garbage be thrown in the city and along the street sides, It is also common to see people throwing or dumping their SW and rubbish in public place. In addition there is serious concern from the government about this issue. These obstacles are included; limited documentation regarding generation, collection, handling, transport, recycling and disposal of solid waste. A postal questionnaires survey was administered to 750 individuals in the city of Al-Bayda, which is located in the west part of Libya, between June and August 2011. Of these only 468 questionnaires were returned back yield a res4onse rate 78 percent.
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Sustainable Solid Waste , Libya