KAJIAN TENTANG PENGETAHUAN, SIKAP, DAN PRAKTIK MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH DOMESTIK: STUDI KASUS DI KABUPATEN SERANG, BANTEN, INDONESIA

Abstract

This study explores community knowledge, attitudes and practices towards household waste management in rural areas in Banten, Indonesia. Using survey and interview methods, we assessed the community's knowledge of the types of domestic waste and how they are handled. The level of awareness, people's perception of the importance of waste management, and behavior patterns related to waste segregation and disposal were also captured in this study. The results showed that most of the respondents had a fairly good knowledge of the types of organic and non-organic waste, their characteristics and examples. They also understand that waste needs to be sorted according to its type and managed properly, so as not to damage the environment. Although 95.2% of respondents stated that waste should not be disposed of carelessly. But in reality, some of them still litter the gutters, roads or rivers. This shows a gap between knowledge and behavior, where individuals are often aware of proper waste management practices but fail to implement them consistently. The study also revealed that almost all respondents strongly agreed to the implementation of a good waste management system and the establishment of facilities, at least in the form of Temporary Storage Sites (TPS) to Integrated Waste Processing Sites (TPST) in their area.