Evaluation of the Community-Based Waste Management System in Pasuruan City
Keywords:
3R System, Circular Economy, Community Participation, Pasuruan City, Waste ManagementAbstract
This study evaluates the performance of the community-based waste management (CBWM) system in Pasuruan City by applying a circular economy perspective. Rapid urbanization and increasing waste generation have placed significant pressure on municipal waste management systems in Indonesia, particularly in small and medium-sized cities. Using a qualitative descriptive approach supported by secondary data from the 2024 Regional Environmental Management Performance Information Document (DIKPLHD), this study assesses the effectiveness of key CBWM initiatives, including the TERPANA (Separated, Processed, Without Residue) program, 3R Waste Management Sites (TPS 3R), Community Self-Help Groups (KSM), waste banks, and landfill methane utilization. The findings indicate that CBWM initiatives have contributed to a reduction of approximately 20.71% in residual waste sent to landfills, despite daily waste generation reaching 451.06 m³ and landfill capacity nearing saturation. The success of these initiatives is driven by the integration of community participation with institutional support, incentive mechanisms, and local policy instruments. Waste banks, numbering 227 active units, have strengthened socio-economic outcomes by transforming waste into financial value, while methane gas utilization has provided alternative energy for 110 households. However, challenges remain, particularly in uneven household waste segregation, limited processing capacity, and the absence of digital waste management systems. This study demonstrates that CBWM effectiveness depends not solely on community engagement, but on its institutional embedding within municipal governance, offering important insights for sustainable urban waste management in Indonesia.
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