PENGETAHUAN DAN STRATEGI PELUPUSAN E-SISA DALAM KALANGAN PENDUDUK KAMPUNG BANGAU-BANGAU, SEMPORNA, SABAH, MALAYSIA
KNOWLEDGE AND STRATEGIES FOR E-WASTE DISPOSAL AMONG THE RESIDENTS OF KAMPUNG BANGAU-BANGAU, SEMPORNA, SABAH, MALAYSIA
Keywords:
E-sisa, orang awam, pengetahuan, pelupusan, Semporna, Sabah, E-waste, public, knowledge, disposal.Abstract
ABSTRAK Sisa elektronik, yang dikenali sebagai e-sisa dalam kalangan akademik, mengalami peningkatan yang ketara berbanding bentuk sisa lain. Pada masa kini, isu e-sisa merupakan antara isu yang paling mendesak selain daripada sisa domestik yang lain. Salah satu cabaran terbesar dalam pengurusan sisa pepejal ialah peningkatan jenis sisa iaitu e-sisa, yang memberi tekanan kepada tapak pelupusan sampah. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengenalpasti pengetahuan dan kesedaran serta kaedah pelupusan e-sisa yang diamalkan oleh responden. Kajian ini menggunakan data yang dikumpul melalui satu set soal selidik. Seramai 300 responden telah dipilih secara rawak di kawasan kajian iaitu di Kampung Bangau-Bangau, Semporna Sabah. Data yang diperolehi dianlisis secara deskriptif dan didapati bahawa peralatan elektrik dan elektronik seperti televisyen, komputer, komputer riba, penghawa dingin, mesin basuh, telefon bimbit, ketuhar dan peti sejuk dimiliki oleh hampir 80 peratus responden. Mengenai cara menguruskan sisa peralatan yang telah rosak, 50% responden (150 individu) membuang ke dalam tong sampah biasa dengan 46% daripada mereka melakukannya kerana kekurangan pengetahuan mengenai amalan pengurusan dan pelupusan e-sisa yang betul. 55% responden mengetahui konsep e-sisa dan sumber utama maklumat datangnya dari iklan dengan 41.3% mengetahuinya melalui kempen. Oleh itu, adalah perlu untuk pihak berwajib mengambil langkah drastik dalam mendidik dan merangsang penduduk untuk terlibat sama dalam menguurus e-sisa dengan baik. Jika ini gagal dilaksanakan, dikhuatiri tapak pelupusan sampah akan dipenuhi dengan lambakan e-sisa yang diketahui sangat berbahaya kepada alam sekitar.
ABSTRACT Electronic waste, known as e-waste in academic circles, is experiencing a significant increase compared to other forms of waste. Nowadays, the issue of e-waste is among the most pressing issues apart from other domestic waste. One of the biggest challenges in solid waste management is the increase in new types of waste such as e-waste, which puts pressure on landfills. Improper management of e-waste such as disposal to landfills will pose a threat to the environment and human health. This article aims to determine the types of electrical and electronic equipment owned by respondents and their disposal methods. Furthermore, this study will discuss the extent to which citizens have the knowledge and awareness required to manage e-waste. This study uses primary data collected through a set of questionnaires. 300 respondents were successfully interviewed in the study area which is in Kampung Bangau-Bangau, Semporna Sabah. The results of the study found that electrical and electronic equipment such as televisions, computers, laptops, air conditioners, washing machines, mobile phones, ovens, and refrigerators are owned by almost all respondents. As for how to manage waste equipment that has been damaged, most respondents keep it instead of sending it to a recycling centre. In addition, some respondents sell and throw directly into the bin. Therefore, it is necessary to educate and stimulate the population to be smarter in managing e-waste.
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