Effectiveness of Waste Management in Heritage Old City, Semarang Area

Abstract

The implementation of waste management is a common challenge faced in tourism areas, especially from correlation between the increase in waste volume and tourism activities. The issue of waste management is also experienced in the Old City of Semarang area, where unmanaged waste can diminish the aesthetic and beauty area. As a premier visitor destination in Semarang, known as "The Little Netherlands," addressing waste management issues is crucial. For this reason, research was conducted to assess the effectiveness of waste management practices from the perspective of visitors. The aim of this study is to identify the effectiveness of domestic waste management in Old City as input for optimal and sustainable waste management. This research employs a quantitative approach, utilizing data collection techniques such as questionnaires, field observations, interviews, and document reviews. The collected data were then analyzed using scoring analysis to assess the effectiveness of waste management in Old City. The results of the study indicate that waste management has been effectively implemented, particularly in terms of waste management outcomes, implementation and institutional capacity, transparency in fund allocation, socialization and monitoring of waste management activities, visitor attitudes and knowledge, and waste management facilities and infrastructure. However, one aspect that still needs attention is the issuance of advisories to limit waste generation.