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Household Waste Management Survey

2026-08-03 – 2026-08-31

Waste management affects the health, cleanliness, and environment of every community. In July 2026, government introduced the National Cleaning Days Initiative, designating the last Saturday of every month (7:00-10:00 am) as a mandatory period for citizens nationwide to clean their communities, with movement restricted during that time. This Survey aims to understand how households currently generate, sort, and dispose waste, public awareness of, and participation in the National cleaning days, and the challenges people face in managing waste and complying with the new directive. Your responses will feed into a national report on household waste management, intended to inform the public and relevant stakeholders.

Name (Optional)

Gender *

Female Male

Age Range:

Under 18

18 – 24

25 – 34

35 – 49

50+

Which district do you currently live in?

What type of area do you live in?

How many people live in your household?

What type of housing do you live in?

What is your approximate monthly household income bracket? (Optional)

On average, how many bags/bins of waste does your household produce per week?

Which types of waste does your household generate regularly? (Select all that apply)

Food/organic waste Plastic packaging Paper/cardboard Glass Metal/cans Electronic waste Hazardous waste (batteries, chemicals E.T.C.) Other

If other above please specify

How does your household primarily dispose of waste? (select all that apply)

Collected by municipal/private waste collection service Taken to a communal dumpsite Burned Buried Dumbed in open space/waterway Composted at home Other

ii. If other above, please specify.

Do you separate your waste before disposal (e.g. organic vs recyclable vs general)?

What is the main reason you do Not separate waste (if applicable)?

iii. If other above, please specify.

Is there a recycling collection or drop-off service available in your area?

Do you currently participate in any recycling program?

Were you aware that the last Saturday of every month (7:00-10:00 am) is a mandatory National Cleaning Day?

The first National Cleaning Day took place in July 2026. Did you participate?

If you did NOT participate, what was the main reason? (select all that apply)

Not aware of it Was away from home during that time Health/mobility reasons Don't see the benefit Disagree with the mandatory movement restriction Other

iii. If other above, please specify.

Based on your experience of the July exercise (or what you've heard about it), how effective do you think it was in keeping your community clean?

Do you intend to participate in future National Cleaning Days?

What would make it easier for you and your household to participate in future National Cleaning Days?

What challenges, if any do you anticipate or have faced with the movement restriction and timing of National Cleaning Day?

Are you aware of any Other government policies or programs related to waste management (beyond National Cleaning Days)?

If yes above, please specify.

How would you rate the effectiveness of waste management services in your area overall?

What is the biggest challenge your household faces with waste dispose?

What suggestions do you have for improving waste management in your community, including the National Cleaning Days Initiative?

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