One of the major problems of modern cities is waste management. Cooperation and active public participation are key elements in the effective implementation of waste management programs. The purpose of this work is to investigate the views and attitudes of Athens residents towards recycling, composting and the operation of green centers, which are the key elements of solid waste management as it follows from the recently updated National Waste Management Plan. A structured questionnaire was designed and addressed to the residents of Athens. According to the main findings, half of the respondents are involved in recycling, and the majority of the respondents are willing to participate in future composting programs and have a positive opinion about the operation of green centers. The main obstacle for their further participation is their hesitation regarding the proper operation of the programs (recycling, composting, green centers). There is a need to build up the trust between citizens and the state. Active public involvement is required to successfully implement municipal solid waste strategies during all the phases (planning, siting and operation) in order to ensure public acceptance. In addition, targeted information and awareness campaigns can also contribute to this aim.

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公众对城市垃圾管理的看法和态度：来自希腊雅典的经验证据

现代城市的主要问题之一是废物管理。合作和积极的公众参与是有效实施废物管理计划的关键要素。这项工作的目的是调查雅典居民对回收、堆肥和绿色中心运营的看法和态度，这些是固体废物管理的关键要素，因为它遵循最近更新的国家废物管理计划。设计了一份结构化的问卷，并针对雅典居民。根据主要调查结果，半数受访者参与回收利用，大部分受访者愿意参与未来的堆肥计划，并对绿色中心的运作持积极态度。他们进一步参与的主要障碍是他们对项目（回收、堆肥、绿色中心）的正常运作犹豫不决。需要建立公民与国家之间的信任。在所有阶段（规划、选址和运营）中成功实施城市固体废物策略需要积极的公众参与，以确保公众接受。此外，有针对性的信息和宣传活动也有助于实现这一目标。