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).