| Author | Nguyen Thi Trang |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.UE-17-05 |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Urban Environmental Management, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. UE-17-05 |
| Abstract | Many cities in developing countries including Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
(BMA) are facing with several problems in municipal solid waste management (MSWM).
Municipal waste collection crews and waste pickers are key players of informal waste sector
(IWS) related to transfer stations participating in waste collection for recycling activities in
BMA. Previous studies proved the imp01iant roles of IWS and the benefits of the inclusion
of IWS in the MSWM system. This study, thus, analyzed the Qpp01iunities and barriers for
the integration of IWS at a transfer station in the MSWM system in order to recommend
strategies for the formal-informal sector integration. Primary data collection process started
by questionnaire sur.vey of IWS and interview of fo1mal sector, followed by a review of
relevant documents. Mixed quantitative and qualitative methods were applied to analyze the
data including descriptive analysis and content analysis.
The result demonstrates clear oppo1iunities for win-win cooperation of IWS in the MSWM
system by introducing synergies of IWS with fo1mal sector including enhancing recycling
rates, provision of livelihood for the poor, and saving the city's waste management costs.
However, unhealthy and unsafety working conditions, negative society and government
authorities' perceptions are the barriers for the integration of the IWS. Besides, the study
indicates the integration of IWS process in the study area focus mainly on solid waste
management and materials and value chain interfaces while social and organization aspects
have low level of attention at present. Strategies were also proposed including legal corridor
establisment ofIWS, recognizing role ofIWS in formal MSWM system, improving linkages
along value chain, capacity building and development, in order to address the conflicts and
strengthen the synergies. Finally, the study proposed strategic actions to promote the
inclusion ofIWS into the city's MSWM system in the study area. |
| Keyword | Barriers; Formal-informal integration; Info1mal waste sector; Oppo1iunities;
Solid waste management; Transfer station |
| Year | 2017 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. UE-17-05 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Urban Environmental and Management (UE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Vilas Nitivattananon; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Visvanathan, Chettiyappan;Kim, Sohee Minsun ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Greater Mekong Subregion (OMS) Scholai·ship; |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2017 |