Knowledge, attitude and perception of a Philippine State University’s Residents on Republic Act 9003 (solid waste management act of 2000)

This study determined the knowledge, attitude and perception of the respondents towards the RA 9003 and the significant relationship between the attitudes, knowledge and perception of the respondents toward the said law of residents inside the residential area of a Philippine State University in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Using descriptive-correlational design, and a self-structured survey questionnaire, it was found out that in terms of their demographic profile, most respondents are females, single, and in their college level. Also, it was found out that the respondents are between the age of 19 to 25 years old and most of the respondents do not have any relative that work in the university. Further result revealed that the respondents are knowledgeable towards RA 9003, they have a strong agreement to the said law in terms of their attitude, and that, they perceive the Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 as an effective and efficient work to deter environment degradation inside the campus, and to their community. Finally, statistical analysis using SPSS showed that there is a significant relationship among the variables knowledge, attitude and perception of the respondents towards RA 9003. This study recommends the continuous implementation of the Solid Waste Management Act, not just inside the premises of the university, but also to neighboring barangays and towns.