Abstract:
Inefficient disposal of waste can be ascertained as a social as well as a
significant environmental problem. It has also resulted in the creation of
varietal waste management issues. Waste management has become a problem
both in urban and rural areas in Sri Lanka. Participatory observations,
interviews, and questionnaires were employed in gathering primary data for
this study. A sample of 50 families in Kirikiththammulla GND was selected
and a set questionnaire was used to collect data. Secondary data was obtained
through the use of company data, reports, statistics, prior researches in the
same field, newspapers and journal articles. Ignorance and carelessness of
people, inadequate facilities for waste recycling, attitudes of people,
inadequate knowledge in relation to waste management, the rapid increase in
waste products, and the absence of an effective waste management
mechanisms are the main factors resulting in the inefficient disposal of waste
in the study area. To minimize this situation educating the rural communities,
improve waste management facilities introduce waste recycling practices and
educate the community about the social and environmental impact of waste
disposal through formal disposal can be regarded as solutions to the Waste
Management Industry.
