Integrated Management Model of Community-based Solid Waste

Abstract

This academic article is the presentation of integrated management model of community-based solid waste for a good environment in the community. Action guidelines to be taken are (1) People should have a strong determination to make the community free of wastes; (2) Participation of people in the community and the sustainable success of any projects or activities in the community must come from the cordial participation of the community members; (3) Building the working networks within and outside the community including the government and private sectors is to create a sense of belonging to the community. It makes villagers and people in the community play a role in carrying out various activities related to the integrated community waste management; (4) Application of integrated waste management principles emphasizes on the reduction of waste according to the 3Rs principles (low-used, re-used and Recycled) and the use of public participation processes in the management of solid waste with thinking, making decisions, planning, collaborating, benefiting and results assessing. It is an adherence to the principle of self-sufficiency by focusing on resources in each community activity such as group setting up for sorting garbage, waste banks, converting waste into alternative energy (Oil, charcoal), and composting or bio-fertilizer. This can be promoted and supported by the local administration organization and expands the results to cover all areas for development of a waste-free community, making community clean and livable, and being a sustainable development.