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2025-07-08
Analysis of Waste Mitigation Policy in South Tangerang City, Indonesia: Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Management
Authors
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Rahmat Salam
Department of Doctoral in Public Administration, University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta, South Tangerang City 15419, Indonesia
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Azhari Aziz Samudra
Department of Doctoral in Public Administration, University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta, South Tangerang City 15419, Indonesia
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Evi Satispi
Department of Doctoral in Public Administration, University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta, South Tangerang City 15419, Indonesia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.30564/re.v7i4.9885Abstract
This study aims to analyze waste mitigation policies implemented in South Tangerang City, Indonesia, which faces significant challenges in waste management. Despite various mitigation efforts, issues such as limited landfill capacity, low community participation in waste sorting, and inadequate treatment facilities continue to hinder effective waste management. Using a case study approach, the research assesses the effectiveness of existing policies and identifies key barriers. The findings show that poor waste management, characterized by a high volume of waste sent to landfills, leads to severe environmental pollution—including air, soil, and water contamination—and increases the risk of disasters such as landfill collapses. This negative impact is not only felt by the environment, but also has an impact on public health and regional budget efficiency. While initiatives such as the 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) program and organic waste treatment have been introduced, low community engagement and inadequate treatment facilities remain major obstacles. The study also compares successful waste management policies from developed countries such as Germany, Sweden, and South Korea, offering valuable insights for local policy adaptation. Based on these findings, the study recommends increasing government capacity, improving access to and the quality of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (WPP3R) Waste Treatment sites, providing incentives, encouraging community involvement, and promoting collaboration between the public and private sectors to achieve more efficient and sustainable waste management.
Keywords:
Public Policy; Good Environmental Governance; Waste Management; Waste MitigationReferences
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Salam, R., Azhari Aziz Samudra, & Satispi, E. (2025). Analysis of Waste Mitigation Policy in South Tangerang City, Indonesia: Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Management. Research in Ecology, 7(4), 157–175. https://doi.org/10.30564/re.v7i4.9885
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