The Journal of Indonesia Sustainable Development Planning (JISDeP)
Vol 5 No 1 (2024): April 2024

Waste Management in Heritage Tourism Area: Perspectives from Visitors and Waste Management Operators

Faruq Al Muqsit (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia)
Rukuh Setiadi (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia)
Alex Lo (York Business School, York St John University, United Kingdom)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Apr 2024

Abstract

Waste management is a complex challenge for cities in developing countries, including Indonesia. This issue is particularly severe in heritage tourism areas, where unmanaged waste can affect the aesthetics and image of historic places. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the sustainability aspects of waste management using heritage visitors’ destinations and waste management operator areas of the Old City of Semarang. A quantitative method was used to achieve this objective, and data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, field observations, document reviews and analyzed using descriptive methods. The results showed that visitors had positive behavior and awareness regarding waste management. Furthermore, sustainable waste management was implemented but not fully realized across all aspects. This study offered various measures to improve sustainable waste management in area, including waste sorting, collaboration between stakeholders, and policy advocacy on sustainable waste management.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jisdep

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Energy Environmental Science Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

The journal aimed at studying the issues of sustainable development (in terms of politics, economics, social, culture, environment, peace and justice, energy, and other strategic issues) from around the world to later be used as policy material in sustainable development planning in Indonesia, ...