Abstract:
The problem of domestic waste is an environmental issue that continues to grow along
with population growth and household activities. This study aims to determine the existing
condition waste management, the amount of waste generation and determine the waste
composition of domestic waste in RT 06 RW 08, Taman Wanasari Indah Housing, Cibitung
District, Bekasi Regency. The methods used include collecting primary data through direct
measurement of waste generation for 8 days and composition analysis based on organic and
inorganic classifications. The results of the study showed that the average waste generation per
person per day was 0.6 kg/person/day. The composition of the waste was dominated by organic
waste such as food scraps and leaves, with a percentage of 29.6% of the total waste. Based on these
results, it is recommended to implement community-based waste management through sorting and
composting of organic waste to reduce the volume of waste disposed of at the final disposal site
(TPA). This study is expected to be the basis for making waste management policies at the smallest
environmental level. Objectives: The objectives of this study aim to analyze the existing waste
management, the amount of waste generation and composition of domestic waste in RT 06 Rw 08,
Taman Wanasari Indah Housing Area, Cibitung District, Bekasi Regency. Method and results:
The data source in this study uses primary data collected through direct weighing of household
waste for eight consecutive days based on SNI 19-3964-1994. The Sampling using purposive
sampling. Conclusion: Waste management in RT 06 RW 08 Perumahan Taman Wanasari Indah
is still conventional without sorting from the source, which has an impact on environmental
pollution. The average waste generation reaches 0.6 kg/person/day or 1.4 liters/person/day, in
accordance with the average in residential areas. The composition of waste is dominated by organic
waste (29.6%), plastic (18.7%), and paper (17.3%), in line with the composition pattern in other
settlements.
