The usage of plastics has risen since the COVID-19 epidemic. Medical supplies are produced daily to prevent the infection from spreading. As individuals were forced to stay indoors, the production, consumption, and distribution of takeaway food containers and delivery bundles increased dramatically. Thus, the study examined the hazardous waste disposal habits and environmental literacy of the people of Barangay Tabang and Barangay Banga. This study utilized a multi-method research approach. The initial step was to employ cluster sampling to determine which barangays linked with the Municipality of Bulacan would participate in the study. Purposive sampling was then used to choose 324 households, with 162 per barangay. The selected barangays were chosen because to their environmental requirements. Data was obtained using a three-part survey questionnaire that was evaluated by experts before being sent to and consented by participants in accordance with ethical issues such as respect for person, beneficence, justice, secrecy, respect for autonomy, and truthfulness. The data was analyzed using descriptive, correlational, and comparative statistics. The findings show that the participants are generally environmentally conscious, with rubbish collection being their most common method of disposal. However, waste disposal procedures vary significantly between Barangay Tabang and Barangay Banga. Participants in Barangay Tabang are far more ecologically concerned and engage in more trash collection than those in Barangay Banga. The data reveal that the participants' demographics and environmental knowledge had little influence on their rubbish disposal behaviors.

WASTE DISPOSAL

PANDEMIC ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY

PANDEMIC