Municipal solid waste recycling behavior and its association with socio-demographics at low-cost apartments in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia

Azmin, Mohamad Tarmizi and Mohd Yatim, Siti Rohana and Ishak, Ahmad Razali and Zaki, Muhammad Afiq and Abu Samah, Mohd Armi and Wan Rasdi, Nadiah (2022) Municipal solid waste recycling behavior and its association with socio-demographics at low-cost apartments in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 18 (SUPP 8). pp. 255-262. ISSN 1675-8544 E-ISSN 2636-9346

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Abstract

Introduction: The knowledge, attitudes, and practice of householders regarding municipal waste disposal are essential to achieving effective waste management. Thus, this study was conducted to determine residents' recycling awareness and behaviour at a low-cost apartment in Klang. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among residents of a low-cost apartment in Klang. The sample size was calculated by using the Krejcie and Morgan table. A total of 234 respondents were randomly selected to participate in this study. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire and analysed with SPSS. Results: The results found that education level had a significant relationship with knowledge (p = 0.019) at a significance level of 0.05. Additionally, three socio-demographic variables had a significant relationship with practicing recycling with regards to gender (p = 0.003) and education level (p = 0.041). However, there was no significant relationship between attitude and socio-demographics with a p-value of more than 0.05. Therefore, respondents with better socio-demographics such as high education levels and high incomes had good recycling practices. The results of Pearson correlation showed a significant association between knowledge and attitude (p = 0.000), and a positive significant correlation coefficient with Pearson’s correlation results (r = 0.301). Conclusion: According to the findings, education, raising individual awareness, providing sufficient facilities, and implementing coordinated cohesive recycling programs by the authorities play critical roles in solid waste management. Therefore, it is possible to improve citizens' practises by improving their knowledge while taking practical steps to promote this environmental activity. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences (2022) 18(8):255-262. doi:10.47836/mjmhs18.8.33

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Behaviour, Low-cost apartment, Recycling, Socio-demographic
Subjects:	T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD785 Municipal refuse. Solid waste
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Science Kulliyyah of Science > Department of Chemistry
Depositing User:	Dr Mohd Armi Abu Samah
Date Deposited:	19 May 2026 11:28
Last Modified:	19 May 2026 11:28
Queue Number:	2026-05-Q3435
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/129041

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