**3. Method**

#### *3.1. Research Design*

A quantitative research method was followed to apply the TPB to waste recycling behavior in South Africa. A fixed form survey which allowed the selection of options was used to gather data from a relatively large sample (*n* = 2004) within a short period of time [56,57]. A structured questionnaire standardized the interview process and ensured that the same questions were posed in the same way [57].
