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Integrated Waste Management in Kendari City, South East Sulawesi

Background : The population growth brings about the increasing amount of the waste which becomes a problem faced by the government. Some factors influencing the qua-lity of the service such as, lack of policies/strategies and financial support, low involve-ment of private sectors, inefficiency, and low community awareness led to the low level of service of municipal waste management. The problem occurred in all steps of solid waste management (storage, collection, transfering, transporting, and treatment) with the tendency to rise at the end point, landfill. This study aimed to investigate the integrated waste management in Kendari, South East Sulawesi. Subjects and Method: A qualitative study was conducted in Kendari, South East Sulawesi. A sample of several informants was selected for this study. The data were col-lected by in-depth interview, direct observation, and document review. Checklist sheets were used to assist direct observation. The data were described using descriptive method. Results : The waste collection system included two components, namely generation and transportation. Imbalance between the portion of generation of solid waste and management capacity indicated improvident management. Lack of payment methods for alternative waste management, low human resources, insufficient funding sources and low public awareness, were identified as factors that influenced the inefficiency of waste management. Conclusion: Inadequate waste management led to inefficient solid waste management in Kendari. Imbalance between the portion of generation of solid waste and management capacity indicated improvident management. Implementation of integrated solid waste management in Kendari is urgently needed.