jismart2023019: Behavioral Drivers in Regional Municipal Solid Waste Management: A Case Study of Wenzhou

Abstract

In recent years, China has implemented diverse regulations for domestic waste classification in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai. The unique characteristics of different city types in China necessitate the formulation of tailored standards and policies for municipal solid waste (MSW) recycling and separation. Effective policy design hinges on policymakers' comprehension of the behavioral determinants of MSW disposal. While previous research has explored population and socioeconomic factors, limited attention has been paid to urban areas and spatially-distributed industrial factors. This study employs a global and local spatial auto-correlation analysis to unveil the spatial patterns of MSW generation in Wenzhou city, China. Correlation analysis and linear regression techniques are then utilized to identify key factors on MSW management, encompassing variables such as population, industrial composition, and urban area distribution. Each source of MSW exhibits distinctive influencing factors reflective of their respective socioeconomic activities. We posit that models developed based on the identified spatial factors can furnish prompt, valuable, and cost-effective decision support for MSW management in urban centers.