Application of Conjoint Analysis in Waste Collection Systems as a Preference Testing Method

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10.2991/978-94-6239-781-1_11How to use a DOI?

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Conjoint Analysis; Municipal Solid Waste; Waste Collection System; Stakeholder Preference; Urban Waste Management; Meulaboh City

Abstract

Municipal solid waste management has become one of the major environmental challenges faced by rapidly growing urban areas, particularly in developing countries. Population growth, urban expansion, and changing consumption patterns have significantly increased the volume of municipal solid waste, placing substantial pressure on existing waste management systems. Among the various stages of municipal solid waste management, waste collection is recognized as the most critical operational component because it directly influences the effectiveness of transportation, treatment, and final disposal processes. Meulaboh City, Aceh Barat Regency, Indonesia, has experienced considerable urban development following the post-tsunami reconstruction period, resulting in increased waste generation and more complex waste collection requirements. This study aims to identify the characteristics of the existing waste collection and transfer system and to determine stakeholder preferences for improving waste collection services through the application of Conjoint Analysis. The research employed a mixed-method approach involving field observations, structured questionnaires, interviews, and secondary data analysis. A total of 400 household respondents were selected using Slovin’s formula with a 5% margin of error. The identified attributes influencing waste collection performance include collection frequency, accessibility to temporary storage facilities, transportation infrastructure, service reliability, and community participation. These attributes form the basis for constructing preference scenarios evaluated using Conjoint Analysis. The findings are expected to support local governments in designing waste collection systems that better reflect stakeholder preferences while improving operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. The study also demonstrates the applicability of Conjoint Analysis as a decision-support tool for municipal waste management planning in rapidly developing urban areas.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Rita Fazlina
AU  - Husni Husin
AU  - Cut Dewi
AU  - Muhammad Isya
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/09/30
TI  - Application of Conjoint Analysis in Waste Collection Systems as a Preference Testing Method
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Applied Engineering, Sciences, Technology and Innovation (AESTI 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 113
EP  - 128
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-781-1_11
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-781-1_11
ID  - Fazlina2026
ER  -