@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/5977, title = {Household Demand for Solid Waste Disposal Options in Malaysia}, author = {Pek Chuen-Khee and Jamal Othman}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {This paper estimates the economic values of household preference for enhanced solid waste disposal services in Malaysia. The contingent valuation (CV) method estimates an average additional monthly willingness-to-pay (WTP) in solid waste management charges of Ôé¼0.77 to 0.80 for improved waste disposal services quality. The finding of a slightly higher WTP from the generic CV question than that of label-specific, further reveals a higher WTP for sanitary landfill, at Ôé¼0.90, than incineration, at Ôé¼0.63. This suggests that sanitary landfill is a more preferred alternative. The logistic regression estimation procedure reveals that household-s concern of where their rubbish is disposed, age, ownership of house, household income and format of CV question are significant factors in influencing WTP.}, journal = {International Journal of Environmental and Ecological Engineering}, volume = {4}, number = {7}, year = {2010}, pages = {294 - 299}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/5977}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/43}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 43, 2010}, }