摘要：The aim of this study is to determine the perceptions of solid waste management among residents in Tumpat. A total of 29 respondents were selected at random and divided into three groups. All the groups were interviewed during focus group discussions. The main waste was household waste such as food, diapers, bottles, cans, plastic, and papers. The majority of the respondents practice food waste disposal by using their waste as food for poultry with some practicing a composting process as recommended by the local authority. The suggestion from respondents in Tumpat was that every house in the residential area should be provided with a small dustbin and should undergo house-to-house collection in order to reduce the quantity of waste disposed of at the village dumping site. In conclusion the involvement of society plays an important role in solid waste management. Due to the high cost of waste disposal in terms of collection and transportation by the local authority, the community needs to take part in controlling, reducing, and recycling waste effectively.
