Enhancing Hazardous Waste Management Through the “SIPENGOLAH LIMBAH B3” Innovation

Effective management of hazardous and toxic waste (B3) is crucial for environmental sustainability and public health protection. This study examines the implementation of the “SIPENGOLAH LIMBAH B3” innovation by the Environmental and Forestry Service of South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Utilizing George C. Edwards III's policy implementation model and Everett M. Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations theory as analytical frameworks, the research evaluates how this technological innovation has enhanced waste management practices, improved service efficiency, increased transparency, and contributed to environmental sustainability. Data were collected through interviews with key stakeholders involved in the program's implementation, including departmental heads and staff members. The findings indicate that the program successfully reduced waste processing times from up to 72 hours to approximately 18 minutes, digitized administrative processes, and minimized errors in waste recording.