Overview

Original Research

WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN PALEMBANG, INDONESIA AND THE POTENTIAL TO GENERATE GREEN HOUSE GAS EMISSIONS

TUTI ALAWIYAH 1, DANIEL SAPUTRA 2, FEBRIAN HADINATA 3, and NGUDIANTORO 4.

Vol 18, No 06 ( 2023 )   |  DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/QX4RK   |   Author Affiliation: Doctoral Program in Environmental Sciences, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia. Regional Development Planning Board, Research and Development of Palembang City, Indonesia 1; Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia 2; Department of Civil Engineering and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia 3; Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia 4.   |   Licensing: CC 4.0   |   Pg no: 1368-1379   |   Published on: 26-06-2023

Abstract

The waste problem contributes significantly to the increase in Green House Gas (GHG) emissions which can cause global warming. Waste that is piled up will experience decomposition and produce emissions. The waste management system greatly determines the amount of greenhouse gases produced. This study aims to analyze the waste management system in Palembang City and its potential in producing greenhouse gas emissions. The results showed that waste management includes transportation to temporary shelters with low reduction rates, transportation to landfills and final processing. There was an increase in the volume of transport, namely 70% of the waste transported. The volume of waste in landfills continues to increase from year to year, reaching 327,768 tons/year in 2022. The current management system is very potential as a contributor to greenhouse gas emissions of 10,680,215.78 kg CH4/year consisting of emissions from composting, open burning and reduction in temporary shelters. The need for 3R improvement and final processing in landfill with closed burning with cost considerations.

Keywords

Waste, Management, Potential, GHG