Innovation in Integrated Household Waste Management of Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province

Abstract

The objective of this research was to find ways to develop innovative integrated waste management of the Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. This research was qualitative research. The key informants were 16 presidents of sub-district administrative organizations in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. Data were collected through in-depth interviews using thematic analysis.

The research results found that 1) Waste management problems of the Subdistrict Administrative Organization included lack of waste disposal sites, limited budget, lack of personnel, lack of knowledge in solving problems, lack of participation, and irresponsibility of the community. 2) The approach to developing innovations for integrated waste management of the Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province was to create innovations for integrated waste management. In this regard, 16 executives of the Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province were interviewed as follows: compost innovation, innovation in raising earthworms to eliminate organic waste, binless garbage innovation, innovative waste incinerator, and management innovation. 3) The recommendations for integrated waste management were that organizational leaders should have a management model with a vision, motivation, and operational strategy, appropriate organizational structure and workforce, operating system, and goodwill.