The Optimization Model Of The Waste Bank Program As A Sustainable Waste Management Solution In Bandung City

Waste management is a major challenge in the city of Bandung due to the increasing volume of domestic waste and rapid urbanization. One of the efforts to overcome this problem is through a community-based waste bank program which aims to reduce the amount of waste and provide economic benefits for residents. This study aims to analyze the waste bank optimization model in increasing the effectiveness of sustainable waste management and its impact on the socio-economic welfare of the community. Using a descriptive qualitative method, data was collected through in-depth interviews with three waste bank managers in the city of Bandung. The results of the study show that the main obstacles in the management of waste banks include limited funding, low community participation, and lack of supportive regulations. Therefore, the proposed optimization model includes three main strategies: diversification of funding sources through partnerships with the private sector and economic incentives for the community, increasing the capacity of human resources in the operational management of waste banks, and strengthening policies and government support in the provision of clearer infrastructure and regulations. By implementing this strategy, the waste bank can further contribute to sustainable waste management and improve the socio-economic welfare of the community in the city of Bandung. .