PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR THE PREVENTION AND PROPER DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES

摘要

In an attempt to develop new approaches for the prevention and proper disposal of household hazardous wastes, a behavioral research project was conducted in Broome County, New York. Questionnaires were mailed to 595 households randomly selected in three communities. The questions addressed several issues including the characteristics of wastes generated by residents, their awareness of the hazardousness of these products, and their current and preferred disposal practices.