2019
DOI: 10.1016/j.habitatint.2019.01.001
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Exploring household willingness to participate in solid waste collection services in Liberia

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“…Waste separation at source is not a new concept, and various scholars have mentioned the advantages since early 80s [14]. The success of separation methods depends to a great extent on the behavioral aspects of the citizens, whereas separation from mixed waste depends on the availability of technologies [14][15][16][17].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Waste separation at source is not a new concept, and various scholars have mentioned the advantages since early 80s [14]. The success of separation methods depends to a great extent on the behavioral aspects of the citizens, whereas separation from mixed waste depends on the availability of technologies [14][15][16][17].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For instance, the motivation-ability-opportunity-behavior (MAOB) model showed that even if motivation is present, it is still not enough to support an environmentally friendly behavior. Assessment of sorting attitudes and participation were studied by Nixon and Saphores [26] and Almazán-Casali, Alfaro, and Sikra [17]. The objective of these studies was to identify the factors that may affect the participation of inhabitants in waste sorting schemes.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…2.Education level can be measured by literacy across different countries since some less developed countries don't have specific and detailed education information. A survey in Liberia shows that the percentage of the residents with high literacy(88%) participating in waste sorting is much higher than that of the residents with relative low literacy(80%) [72].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Only 8% households reused the solid waste. In Liberia, burning or burying the waste were common disposal practices, and few households separated or recycled waste [2]. In Asella (Ethiopia), the majority of the residents practiced improper solid waste management.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%