Does the Visibility of Waste and the Propensity of Littering in Public Spaces Affect Community Engagement in Waste Management, and How Does This Influence Government Spending and the National Economy?

Saisha Mehta

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.52798

Does the Visibility of Waste and the Propensity of Littering in Public Spaces Affect Community Engagement in Waste Management, and How Does This Influence Government Spending and the National Economy?

Author(s)	Saisha Mehta
Country	India
Abstract	The scope, causes and far reaching effects of global waste production and mismanagement crisis will be examined in this research paper. The study focuses on solid and liquid waste streams in cities with growing population numbers. It examines the types of waste that are most frequently mismanaged in various regions around the world. This is achieved by using primary data from municipal records and a wealth of secondary sources. The paper explores the negative effects of untreated waste on people’s health, society’s attitudes and practices, and the economy. The research highlights how poor management increases the risk of diseases, social injustice and financial hardships for the governments, especially in low socio-economic areas. The study discusses behavioral and psychological factors that contribute to littering. It explains and uses theories such as Broken Windows to explain how communities react to waste that is visible in the community. By using a representative sample of the major Indian cities, the study uses regression analysis to quantify waste generation trends and identify important factors that influence urban waste patterns. The study aims to demonstrate that efficient waste management is crucial for public health, social equality, economic growth and environmental sustainability. The study will acknowledge data limitations and highlight the necessity of context-specific interventions to achieve sustainable urban development. It will provide evidence based policy recommendations which are targeted at strengthening waste segregation, empowering sanitation workers, and enforcing stricter regulations.
Keywords	"Waste management, Waste segregation, Waste mismanagement, Global waste crisis, Solid waste, Liquid waste, Municipal solid waste, Urbanization, Population growth, Environmental pollution, Health risks, Hygiene issues, Disease transmission, Endocrine-disrupting chemicals, Social inequality, Environmental justice, Economic impact, Clean-up costs, Tourism, National image, Economic growth, Cleanliness, Public health, Community engagement, Civic responsibility, Littering behavior, Broken Windows theory, Psychological response, Regression analysis, Data-driven policy, Primary data, Secondary data, Policy recommendations, Sanitation workers, Open dumping ban, Bulk waste generators, Infrastructure challenges, Urban development, Sustainable cities. "
Field	Sociology > Economics
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-08-12
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.52798
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9w5d8

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