Study of sustainable environmental sanitation management policies and programs in Makassar city

ABSTRACT: Environmental sanitation treatment, especially waste from the source is essential to be implemented in the city of Makassar through government policies and programs as well as support from all levels of society. The purpose of this study was to examine policies and programs for sustainable environmental hygiene management. Data collection was carried out through interviews with the leadership and staff of the Sanitation and Landscaping Office, sub-district leaders and staff, and the community. The data collected is in the form of qualitative and quantitative data. The results showed that the waste management policies and programs in Makassar City are currently being managed by the Makassar City Sanitation and Landscaping Office. Facilities and infrastructure for collection, transportation, and processing are still minimal, both in terms of quantity and quality. The Antangl and fill will be able to accommodate municipal waste for 15-20 years if community empowerment can be carried out optimally. The results of the contingency table found that there was a significant relationship between environmental hygiene management policies and programs and the level of community empowerment in the city of Makassar.

KEYWORDS: cleaning staff,community empowerment, facilities, landfill capacity, waste management policies, and programs.