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Journal Jurnal Indonesia Sosial TeknologiJurnal Indonesia Sosial Teknologi Abstract

Waste is a serious problem in developing countries due to infrastructure limitations, one of which is the city of Pekanbaru. The existence of the landfill triggered the arrival of informal workers such as scavengers to collect waste as recycled product materials. Most scavengers live below the poverty line, even though scavengers have a role in restraining the waste generation rate in landfills. This study aims to analyze the potential integration of scavengers in the Muara Fajar Landfill Area with formal workers using integrated waste management, Clean Pekanbaru Movement. The research was conducted using observation methods, interviews, and questionnaires filled out by scavenger and collector respondents in the landfill area. The recycling rate (RR) of the Muara Fajar landfill area is 1.08%, and the average individual RR of 150 scavengers is 0.72%. The proposed integrated waste management concept is the Clean Pekanbaru Movement, which manages the Muara Fajar landfill area and acts as a recycling industry player. The study results show that the recycling rate at the Muara Fajar landfill only reaches 1.08%, while the average individual scavenger only reaches 0.72%. The Pekanbaru Clean Movement model is proposed as a solution into a formal waste management system with regulatory support and the recycling industry. As many as 82% of respondents are willing to participate in this program for a fixed income and better social security. This study concludes that the potential for waste generation because of recyclable materials is still huge, and the potential for integration is very possible at the Muara Fajar Landfill, Pekanbaru. Implementing this program can improve the social welfare of scavengers and reduce the environmental impact due to the open waste disposal system.

Conclusion

The Pekanbaru Bersih Movement offers a solution to improve the welfare of scavengers and reduce waste accumulation at the Muara Fajar landfill.The study reveals a low recycling rate of 1.72% among individual scavengers, highlighting the potential for improvement.A significant 82% of respondents expressed willingness to participate in the integration program, indicating its potential for success in providing fixed incomes and social security.

Future Research

Further research should investigate the economic feasibility of establishing large-scale recycling facilities in Pekanbaru City to reduce transportation costs and enhance the competitiveness of recycled products. Additionally, studies are needed to explore the social impact of integrating scavengers into the formal waste management system, focusing on potential disruptions to existing informal networks and strategies to ensure equitable benefits. Finally, research should focus on developing innovative technologies for waste processing, such as converting organic waste into compost or energy, to maximize resource recovery and minimize environmental impact, building upon the existing incineration-based PLTSa concept and addressing the challenges of product quality from recycled materials.

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