Evaluating the Issues and Concerns Relating to Solid Waste Management in Elementary Schools

This study evaluated the issues and concerns of the Elementary Schools on Solid Waste Management particularly within Kidapawan City Division and 2 nd Congressional District of Cotabato Province.Utilized qualitative research design, particularly phenomenological approach, involving 20 participants, their responses were analyzed using thematic analysis.Based on the narrative results, teachers encountered issues and concerns in the implementation of solid waste management.Generated global themes were attitude and behavior towards waste management; waste disposal practices and policy implementation; and poor stakeholders' support to waste management.Furthermore in addressing the raised issues and concerns, the following were the global themes generated; proper waste disposal advocacy and collaboratig with stakeholders on waste management.