Application of material recovery facility (MRF) model in the context of community-based waste management – A study in Cham Island, Hoi An City, Vietnam

Year 2025, Volume: 8 Issue: 4, 832 - 842, 31.12.2025

Song Toan Pham Phu , Cuong Le Dinh , Quynh Nguyen My

https://doi.org/10.35208/ert.1556377

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the impact of material recovery facility (MRF) in dealing with problems of solid waste management systems, reducing solid waste generation, and raising awareness among residents in Cu Lao Cham island (CLC). Additionally, perception of islanders toward operation and development of MRF was also assessed. Literature review was conducted to have general understanding on status of MRF operation. Waste flow analysis was performed to illustrate waste flow of MRF by scenarios. In-depth interviews, observation, and questionnaire survey were applied to gain deep social insights into operation and potential for expansion of MRF. The results denoted that MRF recovered 51.41 kg of solid waste per day, accounting for 1.75% of the total MSW generated from households in CLC. Products from MRF, environmental effectiveness, the effectiveness of education and information publicity, and social cooperation had statistically significant effects on the participation of habitants in the operation and development of MRF. The MRFs will reduce 5.5% and 16% of the total domestic waste to Eo Gio in 2025 and 2028. The MRF was expected to attain financial independence from around 2025. Results from this study were scientific bases for managers, planners, policy-makers and other stakeholders for management and development of MRF not only in CLC but also other islands in developing countries.

Keywords

Community-based waste management , Cu Lao Cham Island , Hoi An City , material recovery facility (MRF) , solid waste management

Project Number

40001913-402619-140004

Thanks

This study was financially supported by World Wide Fund for Nature in Viet Nam (WWF-Viet Nam). The authors would like to express the thankful attitude to the government of CLC and Hoi An city for supporting the survey. The views expressed herein are those of the writers and not necessarily those of our research and funding partners

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