WASTE MANAGEMENT OF SELECTED REGISTERED RESORTS IN DISTRICT III OF NUEVA ECIJA, PHILIPPINES

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the proper waste management and disposal practices that selected resorts provide to utilize and control the waste generation in the community and resorts in accordance with on-site waste management, off-site waste management, and curbside waste management. In addition, the study provided and recommended an action plan for resort owners, the tourism industry, and customers to avoid and minimize waste generation and practice proper waste segregation and disposal. The study used descriptive analysis to illustrate the circumstances, evaluate the resort's waste management practices, and draw conclusions. The researchers surveyed 10 registered resort respondents in District 3 of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. The study utilized a convenience sampling technique. The researcher gathered information through survey questionnaires and interviews to acquire data for the study. The validity and reliability of the questionnaires were tested in a dry run, assessed, and developed. Statistical tools such as percentage, frequency distribution, weighted mean, and thematic analysis were used with Colizzi’s Seven Steps Method. The study discovered that each resort has its own waste management system and practices for segregating and disposing of solid waste. As a result, the researchers proposed an action plan on how to deal with, control, and manage solid waste challenges with proper waste management.