People’s and Commercial respondents’ perception on waste management
The majority, of the households, generated both the types of wastes (79.06%, 77.08%). Regarding the generation of waste, the majority (47.18%, 52.08%) disposed of their waste in containers. Most respondents (75%, 60.41%) didn’t have large bins in the area. The bulk, (50.62%, 58.33%) agreed about the regular disposal of waste. The dumping of waste alongside garbage bins was done by (55.31%, 64.58%) the respondents (Table 2 & Table 6). The SMC (92.50%, 93.75%) is the collection service was well-known by the respondents. The collection service was used by a few (19.68%, 25%) of the respondents. Whether garbage bins are emptied, just (23.43%, 39.58%) few alleged (Table 3 & Table 7). The most important feeding places of dogs were open garbage dumps (99.68%, 100%), (Fig 4 & 5). About (95.62%, 100%) of the respondents anticipated that garbage increases the stray dog population. Whilst (36.56%, 33.33%) answered about bite during garbage dumping (Table 4 & Table 8). All 100% wanted a proper environment cleaning plus recommended control for dumps. Around (97.81%, 100%) of the respondents believed there is no solid waste management in Srinagar (Table 5 & Table 9).