Implementation of Waste Management by The Environment Agency at The Cikundul Landfill (TPA) Sukabumi City

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of waste management by the Sukabumi City Environmental Agency (DLH) at the Cikundul Final Disposal Site (TPA), identify the inhibiting factors, and describe the efforts made to overcome them. The research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study strategy. Data were collected through observation, structured interviews, documentation, and literature studies. Informants were selected purposively, including management elements (TPA UPTD), administrative staff, coordinators and field officers, and waste transport officers from TPS to TPA. Data analysis is carried out through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions/verification. The results of the study show that the implementation of waste management at the Cikundul Landfill has been running referring to the Edwards III implementation model, namely communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure, but it is not optimal. Policy communication and SOPs have been disseminated to implementers and the community, and there are operational practices such as arranging heaps with the terraced method and processing organic waste into compost. The main obstacles to implementation include low participation and awareness of the community (waste sorting and compliance with disposal schedules), limited financial support, limited infrastructure (especially heavy equipment), and pressure on limited land capacity due to the high daily generation of waste. DLH's identified efforts include strengthening socialization/education, optimizing available facilities, as well as processing technology development plans (RDF) and collaboration with the private sector for waste utilization. These findings underscore the need to strengthen resource capacity, improve public compliance, and integrate upstream–downstream strategies so that the burden of landfill can be reduced sustainably.