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The holistic approach to environment, Vol. 16 No. 2, 2026.

Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.33765/thate.16.2.2

FROM MOUNTAINS TO LOWLANDS: EXPLORING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES IN TANGUB CITY, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL, PHILIPPINES

Jocel Abelidas Mordeno ; Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Department of Environmental Science, Misamis Occidental, Tangub City, Philippines
Danylyn Abella Abellana ; Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Department of Environmental Science, Misamis Occidental, Tangub City, Philippines
Dailyn Suerte Bitacura ; Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Department of Environmental Science, Misamis Occidental, Tangub City, Philippines
Monaliza Joy Zaragoza-Magsayo orcid id orcid.org/0009-0000-6462-7855 ; Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Department of Environmental Science, Misamis Occidental, Tangub City, Philippines *

* Corresponding author.

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Abstract

Inadequate solid waste management (SWM) continues to be a significant issue, primarily due to gaps in knowledge, attitude, and practices. This study aimed to determine and compare the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding SWM among upland and lowland residents of Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines. A total of 833 respondents, 370 from the upland and 463 from lowland areas, were randomly selected and interviewed using a structured questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale. The results revealed that participants had relatively adequate knowledge (3.67) and positive attitudes (4.13), but poor actual waste management practices (2.53). Lowland residents showed significantly higher knowledge, suggesting a better access to local government programmes and environmental education. While positive attitude reflects both communities' sense of responsibility and the need to comply with SWM policies, this does not resonate into actual practices, as residents tend to disregard household-level practices and engage more in locally-facilitated initiatives. Only knowledge and attitude showed a moderate significant association with rs values ranging from 0.48 - 0.61 for both areas, indicating that increased awareness shaped residents' perceptions. The study's findings suggest the importance of enhanced educational campaigns and adequate SWM facilities to encourage community participation and enhance compliance.

Keywords

solid waste management; knowledge; attitude and practices; community participation

Hrčak ID:

345702

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/345702

Publication date:

23.3.2026.

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