Disposition of Waste Management Policy Implementers Through the Regional Cooperation Scheme

Abstract

This study departs from the waste management problem through inter-regional cooperation policies represented by North Sumatra Province, Medan City, Binjai City, Deli Serdang Regency, and Karo Regency. This study aims to describe the root causes that influence the low disposition of inter-regional cooperation policy implementers in waste management in the Mebidangro area. This study used a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. Primary data was obtained from in-depth interviews with stakeholders, and field observations were made to obtain data and information. The research findings show that the attitude of policy implementers shows a negative response to waste management in the Mebidangro area. This condition is motivated by a lack of knowledge, differences in perspectives, separate management, differences in spatial planning, and a lack of trust, giving rise to suspicions that only one party will benefit. It is very important to build a model of inter-regional cooperation that does not consider hierarchical networks to eliminate sectoral egos and form a favorable attitude from each actor towards policy implementation. Future research needs to replicate this research by looking at the impact of the planned cooperation scheme in the national strategic area in waste management, both from social, technological, economic, and cultural aspects.