Study of the Solid Waste Generation and Composition in Traditional Markets in the New Normal Era in Malang Regency, Indonesia

Abstract

The traditional market waste includes household waste. Handling of waste helps reduce the burden of Temporary Disposal Site (TPS). This study aimed to analyze the generation and composition of market waste as well as traders’ perceptions of health protocols in various market classes in Malang Regency. Calculation of the number of samples with the Slovin method. The method of measuring solid waste generation and composition is using SNI 19-3964-1994 for 8 consecutive days. Measurement of generation in weight/volume based on the source of solid waste. Waste sorting is based on the composition of the waste. The maximum market waste generation is in class 1 of 17.402 kg/m2/day in the vegetable stall, while the minimum waste generation is in class 3 of 0.01 kg/m2/day in the plastic stall. The composition of the existing waste is divided into 11 groups, namely compostable solid waste, paper, plastic, diapers, cloth, glass, wood, cans, metal, hazardous waste, and styrofoam. The results of the questionnaire showed that 75% of market traders have implemented the health protocol well.