An Economic Study of Household Solid Waste Management in Mayiladuthurai Taluk

Abstract

      The situation of environment is a deciding factor that determines the quality of life. The quality of life depends upon the conditions of the surroundings of houses, the pollution level of environment and also the availability of essential facilities to maintain proper and efficient solid waste management. In recent times due to the rapid urbanization and the increase in the per capita income the quality of life has improved. Even though unsanitary conditions and inadequate facilities have made living conditions more miserable especially in the urban regions. The environmental health is affected by population growth, economic development, social attitudes, lavish lifestyles and rapid industrialization. The study has used the primary data from 210 households on the basis of Random Sampling technique and the secondary data are collected from various reports of central and state pollution control board. By analyzing the data, it was found that factors such as household income, expenditure, employment and ownership of house affect the household’s willingness to pay. To an extent, this study identifies the problems related to the current solid waste management and suggests some policy implications for efficient and effective solid waste management.