The Study of Waste Generation and Composition in Lubuk Alung Market in Padang Pariaman Regency

Abstract

Abstract This study aims to determine the generation and composition of the Lubuk Alung market waste, Padang Pariaman regency, West Sumatra. The research problem is the pile of garbage behind and beside the market that causes unpleasant odours and aromas due to the lack of optimal waste management. Determination of market waste generation refers to Indonesian National Standard (SNI 19-3964-1994) as stated in units of weight (kilograms / person / day) and in units of volume (liters / person / day). Market waste composition includes waste from meat stalls, fruit and vegetable kiosks, gold shops, clothing and shoe stores, restaurant, daily needs shops, household appliance kiosks, electronic stores and stationary stores. This type of research is quantitative research with a descriptive approach. The research sample is market waste taken as much as 10% of the total number of facilities (at least 1) available on the market with a total sample of 9 pieces.. From the results of the research obtained waste generation in the Lubuk Alung market in weight units found that the average is 0.241 kg / m2 / h or 0.053 kg / person / h while the generation in volume units is 1.678 liters / m2h or 0.326 litre / person / h while for the average value of solid waste generation is 12,325 m3 / day, while the average waste composition of Lubuk Alung market is dominated by organic waste (vegetable and fruit waste, fish, chicken, meat and meat) of 75.18% while inorganic waste (plastic waste, canned waste and glass) is 24.81%.