Optimization of Government Policy Regarding Waste Management in Manado City

Abstract

This article was created with the aim of explaining about waste management in Manado City where the waste management system in Manado City is not in accordance with the objectives of the regulations regulated in Law No. 18 of 2008 concerning waste management. The research method used is descriptive qualitative based on the analysis of the phenomenon. The results obtained are that the government's policy on waste management has not been fully realized. This is because of the lack of awareness from the public about the importance of protecting the environment for the Manado community, the waste is of no value, even though if it is used, it can be utilized. Therefore, we as the people of Manado City must increase our awareness about the importance of protecting the environment and the use of waste that can still be utilized.