Determinants of household willingness to pay for improved waste disposal in Paynesville, Liberia
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willingness-to-pay, waste management, urban households, PaynesvilleAbstract
This study examined the determinants of willingness-to-pay for improved waste management systems by urban households in Paynesville, Liberia. A multistage random sampling technique was used in selecting 377 households. The data that were obtained were analysed through the use of binary logit model. The result of the analysis showed that four variables significantly influenced households’ willingness-to-pay. These include sex and education of the household head and income. These were positive and significant at P < 0.05. Household size was positive and significant at P < 0.01 level. This study implies that households have some critical socio-demographic attributes that affect their willingness-to-pay for improved waste disposal schemes. The study recommended vigorous public education campaigns via mass media; putting income status of households into consideration when setting waste collection levies; decision makers being responsive to household size and gender of the household heads in their policy making. These would to enhance environmental health and improve household livelihoods.
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