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Waste Composition Evaluation For Solid Waste Management Guideline In Highland Rural Tourist Area In Thailand, Nittaya Pasukphun, Yanasinee Suma, Anuttara Hongtong, Vivat Keawdunglek, Pussadee Laor, Tawatchai Apidechkul

Applied Environmental Research

This study investigated municipal solid waste generation rate and its compositionincluding the level of knowledge, attitude and practice on municipal solid waste (MSW) management of highland rural tourist area in Chiang Rai Province, Mae Salong Nok Sub-district, Thailand in order to propose the guidelines for effective MSW in rural tourist areas. Samples of MSW were collected during weekdays and several weekends, and separated into 4 categories: general,recyclable, organic and hazardous waste. About 40 % of the MSW consisted of organic waste; plastic bags were widely present, comprising more than 60 % of the mass of the general waste group. Level …