Research on the State of Kitchen Waste Recycling by Local Governments

摘要

In this study, we conducted a questionnaire survey targeting local governments throughout Japan, including special purpose districts. In this survey, we prepared question items regarding the state of disposal of combustible waste, the actual state of recycling of kitchen waste, issues regarding recycling of kitchen waste, etc. The results revealed the following: (1) 86% of all local governments think it is necessary to reduce combustible waste, but only 16% address the recycling of kitchen waste. (2) Of the local governments that do not recycle kitchen waste, 57% have not considered whether or not to recycle it. (3) Local governments that recycle kitchen waste recognize the following items as problems: there are not many places to which products (compost, etc.) can be supplied; it is expensive to operate such facilities; and it is difficult to secure funds to renew their facilities. (4) Local governments that discontinued recycling of kitchen waste presented the following items as reasons: it was expensive to operate their facilities; wide-area disposal was introduced, and others. (5) There is a difference in recognition on issues regarding the recycling of kitchen waste between local governments that recycle kitchen waste and those that do not.