Comparative study of community treatment of household waste in Baubau City

Background: Bau-Bau City produces 80-100 tons of waste per day. The current waste problem has become a matter that requires special attention because waste that is left alone will have a negative impact on the environment. The above conditions are the basis for researchers to conduct research aimed at finding out the condition of waste in the household environment, the treatment of household waste, and waste sorting before disposal, as well as comparing the treatment of waste in the current research and previous research with the aim of finding out whether there has been a change in the treatment of household waste over the past 2 years Objective: This study aims to determine the state of waste in the household environment, treatment of household waste, sorting of waste before disposal, and to compare the treatment of waste in current research and previous studies with the aim of knowing whether there has been a change in the treatment of household waste during this period two years running. Methods: This type of research is a quantitative descriptive study with an observational approach. This research was conducted in all villages/kelurahan in Baubau City in 2021. Results: it shows that there is still garbage scattered or piled up around the house environment, the presence of animals and disease vectors are also still found, causing a foul smell, and some are blocking the drainage. In general, there is an improvement in the treatment of household waste by the community in Baubau City compared to the previous year. Most of the people of Baubau City do not carry out the process of sorting waste by type. Conclusion: The treatment of household waste by the community in Baubau City in general has improved for the better