Improvisation of Municipal Waste Management in Ternate, North Maluku

Abstract

The issue of waste continues to be discussed, because it is related to the lifestyle and culture of the community itself. Ternate city is one of the cities experiencing population and economic growth which is enough to trigger an increase in service activities, industry, business and so on in the Ternate area so that it will trigger an increase in the production of waste or garbage. The city of Ternate is experiencing problems with waste management. Therefore, this study was conducted as a comparative review of the development of urban waste management in Indonesia. The method used is a literature review with relevant studies and statistical data from the relevant government agencies. The conclusion of this study shows that the main problem of waste management in Ternate is in collecting, transporting and destroying. Recommendations that can be given regarding these problems based on several previous studies are to implement a smartphone application for buying and selling waste that involves the community, the application of RDF technology, the involvement of waste couriers, the application of regulations and others. In this way, the long-term effects of solid waste problems will be overcome, while helping the development of other sectors and preserving the environment.