Factors affecting community participation in an e-waste recycling program

In the process of moving towards a sustainable society and circular economy, the recycling of e-waste has been an indispensable target for all nations from the perspectives of environmental protection and resource utilisation. As citizens are considered key implementers in the recycling system, the study aims to grasp factors affecting community participation in the e-waste recycling program in Vietnam. The logistic regression model was used to analyse the data of 600 household members collected via face-to-face interviews. The results suggest that 'abstract norms' and 'conveniences and incentives' are the most important indicators in positively explaining recycling participation. It is also detected that only income has a significant influence on residents' decision whether to be involved in e-waste recycling. This study is expected to share necessary information to policymakers, especially, for some countries whose e-waste regulations are under revision, aiming to ensure environmentally sound management of hazardous waste and circular economy.