Sustainable Waste Management in Blitar City:

Optimizing Cost-Effectiveness and Environmental Impact Reduction through Environmental-Economic Analysis

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate waste processing types with an area-based environmental economic approach in Blitar city, Indonesia. Using secondary data from the waste management office and quantitative data collection methods, the study identifies the key activities involved in waste processing and evaluates each activity using an elemental approach consisting of regulation, knowledge, technology, market, resources, supply chain, manufacture, investment, partner, and risk. The study evaluates five types of waste processors and recommends the optimization of refuse-derived fuel due to its potential and the results of the radar curve analysis. The study suggests collaboration with the private sector, community, and the area around the city of Blitar to accelerate the implementation of policies and the involvement of the community as subjects who participate in waste management to reduce the waste problem and solve environmental issues in the city. This study's contribution to waste management involving the community can help in reducing waste problems and solving environmental issues in Blitar city, promoting a new economic structure that involves the community's participation.