Abstract

Waste in Sintang City is still a problem despite the issuance of Sintang District Regulation No. 4 of 2015 on the Management of Household Waste and Waste Similar to Household Waste and Sintang Regent Regulation No. 54 of 2017 on Procedures for the Management of Household Waste and Waste Similar to Household Waste. Waste problems can be seen in piles of garbage in places that should not be used for waste disposal, resulting in illegal landfills or temporary landfills that exceed their capacity. This study aims to determine the level of community and stakeholder knowledge about waste; analyse community attitudes and awareness towards waste management; assess stakeholder perceptions of government waste management policies; assess community behaviour and participation in waste management; assess the role of institutions in supporting waste management; explore views through FGDs on waste management challenges and solutions. This research used both quantitative and qualitative approaches (mixed methods) to obtain comprehensive data. The quantitative approach was conducted through a survey of the community, while the qualitative approach was conducted through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs). Result showed that community knowledge about waste is good but uneven, especially with regard to the 3Rs.Community attitudes and awareness of waste management are positive but need to be supported by concrete actions. Government perception of waste management tends to be negative due to lack of facilities and socialisation. Waste management behaviour is good, but participation in management programmes is still low. Institutions play an important role but need to be strengthened in terms of regulations, resources and cooperation. Interviews and FGDs revealed the need for an integrated approach to address challenges and opportunities in waste management.