Assessment of the Current State of Domestic Solid Waste Management in Vinh Loc Town, Vinh Loc District, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam

This study focuses on assessing the current state of domestic solid waste management (DSWM) in Vinh Loc Town, Vinh Loc District, Thanh Hoa Province, amidst rapid urbanization and socio-economic development. Using sociological survey methods with 3,031 households and 350 businesses, combined with secondary data analysis, the study reveals that the locality faces significant challenges in DSWM, particularly in waste segregation at the source. With an annual DSW generation of 2,693.51 tons and a collection rate of 2,680.05 tons/year, only 66.7% of households practice waste segregation at source despite the high collection rate. The study analyzes factors affecting the efficiency of waste segregation. It proposes suitable solutions to enhance DSWM effectiveness locally, contributing a scientific basis for policy planning and implementing effective DSWM solutions.