Assessing Public Acceptance for Recycling Facilities Projects: Case of Palestine Prepared By: Khalil Jamal Jumaa Supervisor: Dr. Ramiz Assaf Agenda ABOUT THE PROJECT METHODOLOGY ABOUT THE QUESTIONNARE ANALYSIS OF SURVEY RESPONSES CONCLUSION RECOMNDATIONS SUUGESTED SOLUTIONS 2 ABOUT THE PROJECT The Nablus Municipality is responsible for managing solid waste and establishing landfills for recycling. However, global factors like greenhouse gas emissions and population growth have increased demand for waste disposal sites. Conventional methods like landfilling, incineration, composting, and solid waste handling are widely used. The project aims to examine locations and propose solutions to gain public acceptance of waste recycling facilities. Historical data will be used to develop models for waste recycling stations, aligning with sustainability principles. A study of 608 Palestinian residents in West Bank and occupied Jerusalem revealed their opinions on waste accumulation and reasons for rejecting waste dumps near their residences. 3 This project aims to understand why people reject landfill recycling stations in Palestinian cities, taking into account factors such as building functionality, environmental design, public safety requirements, and site analysis. It will also work on developing proposals and solutions to persuade people to accept waste recycling dumpsites on safe conditions that guarantee a healthy life free of pollution and diseases. ‹#› 3 Methodology This project aims to study solid waste management in Palestinian cities in the West Bank, such as Nablus, Ramallah, Jenin, Tulkarm, Jerusalem, and others. The study focused on people's acceptance of waste recycling plants and suggested technical solutions. A detailed questionnaire was conducted to find out the reasons why people reject landfills and its impact on their areas. The questionnaire was used to identify suitable sites for landfills that would not harm residents, animals or natural resources, and avoid future legal accountability. 4 ‹#› 4 ABOUT THE QUESTIONNARE 5 A questionnaire was conducted to understand why people reject waste recycling dumpsites near their homes. The survey included all societal groups, males and females, and was limited to Palestinian cities in the West Bank, Nablus, Ramallah, Tulkarm, Jenin, Salfit, Tubas, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Hebron, Qalqilya, Jericho. The questionnaire was distributed electronically on social networking sites, with 608 samples collected over several months. The main goal was to understand the reasons people reject waste recycling dumps near their homes. ANALYSIS OF SURVEY RESPONSES 6 Type   Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid Female 296 48.7 48.7 48.7 Male 312 51.3 51.3 100.0 Total 608 100.0 100.0   The total number of respondents (608), in terms of gender, is characterized by a predominant number of female respondents (48.7 %) than male (51.3 %). Family members   Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid 2 24 3.9 3.9 3.9 3 46 7.6 7.6 11.5 4 119 19.6 19.6 31.1 5 174 28.6 28.6 59.7 6 165 27.1 27.1 86.8 7 or more 80 13.2 13.2 100.0 Total 608 100.0 100.0   Regarding the number of family members, the values vary in the range of 2 to 4 members is 31.1%, then 5 to 7 or more members is 68.9% 2 : family are 2 members, ‘ 3: family are three members, 4: family are four members , 5: family are five members, 6: family are six members, 7: family are seven members Gender أنثى ذكر 296 312 عدد افراد الاسرة two members three members four members five members six members seven members 24 46 119 174 165 80 ANALYSIS OF SURVEY RESPONSES 7 Also, the next chart shows is there any Landfills near the place of living the samples shows that in percent of 60% answers yes that there a landfill near and a percent of 40% says no Is there_a_garbage_dump_near_you?   Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid No 362 59.5 59.5 59.5 Yes 246 40.5 40.5 100.0 Total 608 100.0 100.0   Bags size   Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid Small 51 8.4 8.4 8.4 Medium 428 70.4 70.4 78.8 Large 129 21.2 21.2 100.0 Total 608 100.0 100.0   For the garbage bags size and quantity of bags the figures below show the results of, where the first chart says that the average size of garbage sizes is small (1) by 8% ratio, the medium size (2) by 71% and the larger size (3) is about 21% of the sample. Also, the next bar chart shows the quantity of bags where nearly throw one bag (1) is about 132 bags in percent of 21.7%, whom throw 2 bags about 366 by 60.2% , the families throw 3 bags about 83 bags by 13.7% and the people who throw 4 bags or more get the lowest percent by 4.4% about 27 bags, this is a daily use. is there any landfill near no yes 362 246 bags size small medium large 51 428 129 ANALYSIS OF SURVEY RESPONSES Bags quantity   Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid One bag 132 21.7 21.7 21.7 Two bags 366 60.2 60.2 81.9 Three bags 83 13.7 13.7 95.6 More than three 27 4.4 4.4 100.0 Total 608 100.0 100.0   Garbage types   Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid Organic 92 15.1 15.1 15.1 Paper 279 45.9 45.9 61.0 Glass 151 24.8 24.8 85.9 Metallic 86 14.1 14.1 100.0 Total 608 100.0 100.0   For the types of garbage there are many types and we consider that there are 4 types here Organic, paper, glass, metallic,respectively, organic materials get 15.1%, paper 45.9%, glass 24.8% and metallic 14.1%, The chart below show the percents, Also, we asked if the are separate the garbage that they throw, about 84% says no and 16% says yes. amount one two three four or more 132 366 83 27 type one type two types three types four types 92 279 151 86 ANALYSIS OF SURVEY RESPONSES Separate garpage   Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid No 511 84.0 84.0 84.0 Yes 97 16.0 16.0 100.0 Total 608 100.0 100.0   Waste_collection_service_how_many_times   Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid Daily 91 15.0 15.0 15.0 Weekly 216 35.5 35.5 50.5 More than 301 49.5 49.5 100.0 Total 608 100.0 100.0   And the time that the garbage where collect due to the survey daily gets 15%, weekly gets 36% and more than that gets 49% rubbish separate no yes 511 97 rubbish collect daily weekly more than 91 216 301 ANALYSIS OF SURVEY RESPONSES Are_you_ready_to_pay_to_solve_the_problem?   Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid No 197 32.4 32.4 32.4 Yes 411 67.6 67.6 100.0 Total 608 100.0 100.0   Most of people don’t want to be there a landfill near them due to the questionnaire answers, at the same time most of the sample answers that they will pay for a landfill to solve the problem by 68% of the sample Would you accept that there is a dump near you?   Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid No 544 89.5 89.5 89.5 Yes 64 10.5 10.5 100.0 Total 608 100.0 100.0   Are you ready to pay to solve the problem? no yes 197 411 agree of near landfill to you no yes 544 64 Reasons Percent of people Fear of causing diseases 90.1 Decrease in real estate values 39.3 Soil, air and water pollution 67.6 Increased traffic and noise in the area 35.4 Loss of green spaces 30.8 CONCLUSION The results showed that 84% of participants do not separate their waste by type, leading to inefficient recycling. The accumulation of waste near residential areas is due to insufficient landfills, disposal sites, and lack of dedicated facilities for emptying waste. The majority of respondents expressed willingness to pay for solutions to waste management challenges, but some believed the responsibility lies with the municipality and state. Economic hardship, low income, and poor economic conditions add financial burdens to waste management. Concerns about environmental pollution, health risks, loss of green spaces, property values, increased traffic, and noise in the area also contributed to resistance. The study emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive waste management reforms, addressing public concerns and emphasizing the environmental, health, and community benefits of waste disposal practices RECOMMENDATION 13 The recommendation is to engage the community through targeted awareness campaigns, invest in efficient waste collection systems, and engage urban planners and architects to design recycling facilities that balance comfort and aesthetics. Incentives such as discounts on municipal services and tax benefits can encourage waste separation and recycling. Flexible payment solutions, such as tiered payment structures, can help residents access waste management services. By combining these solutions, a culture of sustainable waste management can be promoted, fostering a positive attitude towards waste recycling dumpsites near residences. SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS .Fear of causing disease: The proposed station aims to address the fear of disease by focusing on proper waste management, education, and advanced technology. It will adhere to strict hygiene standards, share examples of existing stations, and collaborate with schools, universities, and civil society institutions. The facility will also include local residents in a free health insurance program. Focusing on development in the station construction area: The focus is on development in the station construction area, conducting property valuation assessments to compensate affected parties, investing in aesthetic design with seamless landscaping and architecture, and involving residents in the planning process to ensure the station meets their aesthetic and functional needs. 14 SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS The station is implementing modern technologies to prevent leakage and environmental safety, continuously monitoring air quality, and installing appropriate drainage and treatment systems to prevent pollution. Regular inspections and maintenance are also being implemented to ensure environmental safety. The station will be designed to minimize footprint while preserving green space, incorporating landscapes and promoting plant biodiversity. It may also be integrated with a community garden for improved waste management and psychological comfort. 15 THANK YOU image1.png image2.png image3.png image4.png image5.svg image6.png image7.png image8.png image9.png image10.svg image11.png image12.png