The Dynamic of Rubbish Bank Management in Solo City, Indonesia

Abstract

This research aimed to find out the dynamic of rubbish bank in Solo City. This research employed qualitative approach with primary and secondary data. Primary data was obtained through focus group discussion (FGD), interview, and participatory observation. Secondary data was obtained using the analyses on article and data coming from Living Environment Office of Solo City. Data validation was carried out using data source triangulation. The result of research showed that rubbish production reached more than 291 ton/day in Solo City, 90% of which enter into the rubbish dump and less than 10% enter into rubbish bank. Out of 75 rubbish bank activated by community group, many of them are less active because the administrator generation does not run well, the participation of public or community as rubbish bank’s customers is low and the legal foundation of rubbish problem has not been implemented well.