Dataset on households’ perceptions, waste sorting and contributions for improved domestic waste management in Vietnam: An application of Culture Tower and CVM
Description
This research aims to advance the understanding of Vietnamese citizens’ perceptions of household waste management challenges and their behavioral responses, with particular emphasis on their willingness-to-pay for improving waste management services. To be specific, between June and July 2025, we employed a hybrid data collection methodology integrating digital and in-person techniques, utilizing a stratified random sampling approach combined with the contingent valuation method to survey 431 households across 8 communes/wards in Hai Phong City, Vietnam. The study utilized the Culture Tower (KAUC/KHUC Tower) to systematically design and collect comprehensive data encompassing four primary information categories: (1) perceptions and attitudes toward waste management challenges and satisfaction levels with current waste treatment services, (2) existing household waste separation behaviors and practices, (3) willingness-to-pay commitments for improved waste management services and underlying motivational factors, (4) sociodemographic and economic characteristics of respondents.
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From June to July 2025, a total of 431 households residing in eight randomly selected communes and wards across Hai Phong City were surveyed using a structured questionnaire. After excluding incomplete or implausible responses, the raw dataset consists of 414 observations, providing information on: (1) perceptions and attitudes toward waste management challenges and satisfaction levels with current waste treatment services; (2) existing household waste separation behaviors and practices; (3) willingness-to-pay commitments for improved waste management services and underlying motivational factors; and (4) sociodemographic and economic characteristics of respondents. The constructed dataset not only reflects the degree of household awareness regarding municipal solid waste issues but also demonstrates their ability to participate, contribute, and cooperate in the implementation of waste management and environmental pollution mitigation solutions. These data have practical value in improving environmental policies in Vietnam in particular and in other developing countries around the world more generally.
Institutions
- Vietnam National University