Study of Household Scale Waste Management in Batu City, Indonesia

Implementation of Batu Mayor's Regulation on Household Waste Management Policy

Abstract

The problem of waste, especially at the household scale, is no longer a new phenomenon in urban areas and is not a problem that can be underestimated, but trash has become a fairly complex problem that requires difficult handling. This is due to the breakneck pace of development, which will significantly affect the condition of environmental cleanliness. When viewed from a health point of view, waste management efforts are significant because cleanliness is one of the elements necessary for the maintenance and improvement of public health status, which ultimately affects the community's quality of life. The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the implementation of household-scale waste management policies concerning Regional Policies and Strategies for the Management of Household Waste and Household Waste Similar to Household Waste carried out by the Batu City Environmental Service; To describe and analyze the driving and inhibiting factors for the implementation of household-scale waste management policies carried out by the Batu City Environmental Service. The research method was carried out in observation, interviews, and informal conversations, all of which were sources of qualitative data. The most commonly used data sources are observations, discussions, and documents, sometimes used together individually. The results show that the Batu City Government supports the implementation of household-scale waste management by issuing regulations in mayoral instructions and participating in every household-scale waste management activity. In addition, there is a Standard Operating Procedure in household waste management.