Policy Triangle Framework on Community-based Solid Waste Management in South Tangerang City – A Comparative Case Study

Abstract

Solid waste continues to be a challenging environmental concern in Indonesia, especially in urban areas like South Tangerang City. To mitigate this issue, a community-based waste bank program has determined significant. This study focuses on the waste bank program analysis in the leading Sub-district of the city, Ciputat, using the Walt and Gilson implementation model to foster analysis of its content, context, process, and actors. This policy triangle framework is compelled by community participation’s ladder to clarify the degree of public engagement. Through a qualitativedescriptive approach, the study compares three of the most prominent waste banks in Berkah Mulya, Suka Makmur, and Kartini 5. The findings indicate that the program was impactful against varied hampers including irregular community involvement, insufficient human resources, and less adequate government assistance. The study points to local authorities undertaking a more active role in working with the waste banks. The assistance should include the social dimension of training in waste management practices and community engagement and the business process of product creativity, marketing, and financial management. Furthermore, improving monitoring and evaluation efforts is critical to ensuring that the program meets its objectives. By resolving these issues and applying the suggested measures, community-based solid waste management through a waste bank is expected to promote sustainable waste management practices.