THE WASTE MANAGEMENT NETWORK DEVELOPMENT FOR SUCCESS OF THE OLD CAPITAL-CLEAN CITY PROJECT, PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA DISTRICT, PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA PROVINCE

Abstract

Abstract

          The research’s objectives were (1) to study the level of network factor in waste management of the Old Capital-clean City Project, (2) to study the level of success in carrying out activities of the Old Capital-clean City Project, and (3) to study the guidelines for improving the waste management efficiency the Old Capital-clean City Project. This research was mixed-method. The quantitative research consisted of a sample group of people who were community leaders; subdistrict headmen; village headmen; and representatives of local administrative organizations, a total of 252 people. Data was collected by questionnaire and the data was statistically analyzed by mean and standard deviation. For the qualitative informants including the representatives of the private sector; government executives; and networks and associations, a total of 5 people, the interview form was used for collecting information.

          The research results found that 1) components of the network in waste management were overall at a high level, sorted by average; the goal of joining the network, the management system within the network, network benefits, and interactions within the network. 2) The successful results in activities of the Old Capital-clean City Project were overall at a high level, sorted by average; the amount of solid waste in the community decreased, the creation of a network to conserve natural resources and the environment, and a learning point for integrated waste management in the community. 3) Suggestions for waste management of the Old Capital-clean City Project in the future were to reduce the amount of waste in the community; expand the area of ​​operation wider to those new participants to complete subdistricts, coordinate and request cooperation from community markets to join in foam-free market activities, and develop learning points for comprehension waste management by setting up a district-level garbage bank fund.