Factors Influencing Household Behavior in Storing WEEE: A Case Study from Java

The escalating pace of technological progress is leading to a rise in the consumption of electronic devices. Unfortunately, the excessive use of these devices results in the trash that comes from obsolete technology. Consumers frequently store electronic devices that are no longer in use at home. The practice of storing waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) at home, like a systemic problem by consumers, needs to eventually be abolished right away due to the harm it poses. Developing an effective WEEE management system requires first analyzing customer behavior with regard to electronic storage that is no longer in use. This study delves into the analysis of how consumers store and dispose of WEEE, outlining the factors influencing these behaviors. The research conducted was based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), and data processing was carried out by statistical analysis and the Partial Least Square (PLS) method. The research employs statistical analysis and the Partial Least Square (PLS) approach for data processing, grounded in the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). The study, conducted through both manual and online surveys, enlisted 403 respondents from six provinces of Java. The conclusions incorporate numerous statistical findings and a model illustrating the predictor components that shape storage and disposal behavior. The findings reveal significant predictors, such as attitudes towards recycling, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norms, which shape the decision to store or dispose of WEEE. These results contribute to the existing literature by providing a deeper understanding of the psychological and contextual factors influencing WEEE storage. The study's novelty lies in its focus on a developing country context, offering insights that can inform the design of more effective WEEE management systems.