European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

ANALYSIS OF WASTE HANDLING AND MANAGEMENT ON THE BANKS OF THE BARITO RIVER, RANTAU BADAUH DISTRICT, BARITO KUALA, SOUTH KALIMANTAN

Isnawati*, Idiannor Mahyudin, Emmy Lilimantik and Dan Rizqi Puteri Mahyudin

ABSTRACT

Waste is a resource that has economic value that can be utilized, for example for energy, compost, or for industrial raw materials. From the explanation above, it is necessary to conduct research to change people's habits in managing waste on the banks of the river. The research objective was to analyze the handling and management of waste on the banks of the Barito River, Rantau Badauh District, Barito Kuala, South Kalimantan. The research was conducted along the Barito River, Rantau District. The research method uses descriptive qualitative and quantitative. The research population was taken deliberately using census results (all samples were taken) in communities living on the banks of the Barito River based on the criteria of living 0-100 meters from the riverbank. The research data collection tools were questionnaires, interviews, direct observation and documentation. Data analysis using a Likert Scale and SWOT. The handling and management of waste on the banks of the Barito River, Rantau Badauh District, Barito Kuala South Kalimantan shows that 78.05% of the community attitudes and behavior strongly agree with waste management, 86.23% of the community strongly agree with the improvement of facilities and infrastructure and 87.76% of the community strongly agree with the policy of the Regional Government of Barito Kuala Regency. Based on the results of the SWOT analysis, the researchers used an average good score for the development of waste management on the banks of the river in quadrant I, which is a very favorable condition.

Keywords: Garbage, Barito River, Management, Handling.