Study of household solid waste generation and composition in Medan City, Indonesia; A case study in Medan Labuhan and Medan Tuntungan

Abstract

This study aims to estimate solid waste generation and its composition of households in Medan City. Medan Labuhan and Medan Tuntungan sub-districts were selected as study area. Data of this study was collected in 2017. The estimation of waste generation was conducted based on Indonesian standard SNI 19-3964-1994. The study found that the household solid waste generation in Medan Labuhan generated 0.233 kg/person/day of solid waste and 0.254 kg/person/day in Medan Tuntungan. The result in composition revealed three main fractions they are 45.2- 52.3% of organic waste, followed by 19.5-23.7% of plastic, 12.513.1% of paper and other fraction such as wood, glass, textile, and metal. This study showed a potential of recyclable materials in the composition of household waste. It is necessary to initiate minimizing of waste generation, reusing, separating, and recycling waste.