Abstract:
This research was aimed at studying the problem of waste, the factors behind the management of solid waste in Buriram Municipality, and making the appropriate guidelines andapproaches for solid waste management in Buriram Municipality. The research tools comprised an observation form for the route survey, a questionnaire, and a semi-structured interview form. The population completing the questionnaire consisted of 360 people, 20 from each of the 18 communities, in the area of Buriram Municipality, Muang District, Buriram Province. The data were analyzed into percentages and the results reported in a descriptive report. In addition, the sampl group of 28 participants were selected by the purposive random method and interviewed byusing the semi-structured interview. And analytic induction was used for data from interview.
The research results revealed that the problem of the solid waste problem in Buriram Municipality arises from urban growth and change of land use pattern with impact arising on the physical changes of the urban structure. The management of solid waste of the Municipalityinvolves the solid waste disposal policy, support of complete-cycle solid waste management, participatory creation and community participation, continuous promotion and support for the community to screen solid waste, i.e., at households, by dust collecting workers, and at the disposal ground. Other activities include making compost and liquid fertilizer, setting a garbage bank, merit making from recycled wastes, etc. From the research results, the guidelines for the Municipalitys solid waste management have been made. It is recommended that in-depth information be prepared such as the up-to-date record of database in the management and operations of solid waste disposal, which would enable effective information retrieval.