The cost-benefit analysis of waste recycling and separating business in
Senangkhanikom District, Amnatcharoen Province, Northeastern Thailand was studied. Results
showed the Net Present Value (NPV) was 313,502 baht. The Internal Rate Return (IRR) and
Payback Period (PB) were 8% and 4.5 years, respectively. Problems and obstacles reports were
in the medium level ( = 3.35). It was found that the most problems and obstacles of the
business was marketing ( = 4.23). The rest of the problems and obstacles were the lack of
technology ( = 3.84) and financial liquidity as well as cash holdings for buying products (
=2.76), respectively. It is recommended that the business could grow its profits and satisfactory
investment as well as could help to improve the communities in many aspects such as making
money by selling waste materials, reducing pollutants into the environment, and building a
better living environment.
Keywords
Cost-benefit analysis; recyclable waste; waste segregation business
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