Assessment of waste management practices and waste banks in urban areas of Indonesia: A case study of East Jakarta and Depok City

Abstract

The rapid population growth in major cities in Indonesia, including East Jakarta and Depok City, has resulted in increased consumption patterns that have an impact on the quantity and quality of generated waste. These communities’ current waste management practices are inadequate, encompassing sorting, collection, and processing—evaluating existing waste management conditions involve sampling, observation, interviews, and questionnaires. In Pancoran Mas, the average waste generation was found to be 0.24 kg per person per day, with food waste comprising 51% and plastic waste 18%. Pulo Gebang exhibited similar results, with a waste generation rate of 0.22 kg per person per day, consisting of organic waste accounting for 46.7% and plastic waste at 19%. However, both districts have established Waste Banks, namely Hasvil (HWB) and Sekar Wangi (SWB) in Pancoran Mas and Pulo Gebang. The waste bank data revealed that HWB had a waste generation rate of 0.08 kg per person per day, while SWB had a rate of 0.12 kg per person per day, predominantly paper waste. HWB successfully reduced individual waste going to landfills by 33% for approximately 120 people, whereas SWB achieved a reduction of 52% for around 80 people.