Prosperous Waste Bank as an Alternative Waste Management Strategy at Salam Village, Gebang District, Indonesia

Abstract

The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of the Prosperous Waste Bank as a substitute waste management strategy in Salam Village, Gebang District, Indonesia. The research technique encompassed conducting field surveys, engaging in interviews with Waste Bank managers, and performing qualitative data analysis. The findings demonstrated that Bank Sampah Sejahtera successfully mitigated environmental pollution by diminishing the quantity of waste and concurrently enhanced public consciousness regarding the significance of waste segregation. The garbage Bank effectively gathers, reprocesses, and markets garbage, resulting in enhanced profits. The primary results indicate that the Prosperous trash Bank in Salam Village has the capacity to diminish trash and yield economic advantages for the local community. The creation of the trash Sejahtera trash bank serves as a viable and efficient approach to waste management at the local community level. This not only contributes to environmental preservation but also enhances individuals' financial earnings. Thus, Bank Sampah Sejahtera serves as a viable waste management model that can be replicated by other villages in the region to address the escalating trash issue in a sustainable manner.