Analysis of factors affecting rural waste management (case study: villages of Miami city)

Document Type : Original Research

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Environmental Protection Organization

10.22048/rdsj.2026.475710.2193
Abstract
In the past few decades, with the increase in population, industrialization of societies, change in lifestyle and increasing variety of human needs, the amount of production of waste materials has increased with negative effects on human health and the environment. In this regard, the present research was conducted with the aim of identifying and analyzing the problems of rural waste management in the villages of Miami city (1402), in order to have a comprehensive understanding of the obstacles, problems and limitations that cause the unfavorable management of rural waste in the studied area. and this all-round understanding of the current situation is the basis for adopting targeted programs to remove obstacles and correct management of rural waste among the studied villages. This research is practical in terms of the method of collecting field data and in terms of descriptive-analytical method. The statistical population of this study included villagers, council members and residents of villages in Miami city, 380 people were selected using the Cochran formula. Data analysis was done using Spss software in the form of exploratory factor analysis. Currently, rural waste management is very sensitive and significant for improving the living environment of villages and preventing environmental, cultural, social, etc. The results obtained from the exploratory factor analysis showed that in total eight factors of cultural (variance percentage 18.8), sanitary(variance percentage 11.9), disposal management (variance percentage 10.0), facilities and equipment (variance percentage 7.9), awareness (variance percentage 6.1), educational (variance percentage 5.8), inappropriate location (variance percentage 4.9) and environmental (variance percentage 4.6) account for 70% of the total variance of factors related to rural waste management problems. Planning for proper waste management and paying attention to the harmful effects of waste on the environment is one of the essential principles in order to ensure the long-term benefits of sustainable development of the country. In conclusion, composting is proposed as a low-cost and effective solution for managing organic waste in rural communities, increasing public knowledge about waste separation and the importance of recycling through educational programs and information sessions, and developing infrastructure with the aim of reducing environmental impacts, increasing economi,

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Available Online from 21 February 2026