Jurnal Komputer Terapan
Vol 12 No 1 (2026): Jurnal Komputer Terapan

A Prototype-Driven Approach for e-Waste Redistribution

Heni Rachmawati Santoso (Politeknik Caltex Riau)
Adriza Rafly Azlami (Politeknik Caltex Riau)
Yuli Fitrisia (Politeknik Caltex Riau)
Wenda Novayani (Politeknik Caltex Riau)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Jun 2026

Abstract

The rise of electronic waste (e-Waste) poses a serious environmental challenge due to the public's lack of awareness and limited access to standardized recycling facilities. This study proposes a community-based E-Waste redistribution model integrated with Circular Economy principles, implemented through a mobile platform. To ensure responsible E-Waste management, this architecture features a dedicated redistribution flow connecting end-users directly with verified recyclers. Furthermore, Location-Based Services (LBS) are implemented not merely for mapping, but as a spatial proximity-matching algorithm using the Haversine formula to optimize logistics. The system was developed using a prototyping methodology, encompassing comprehensive user requirement identification and two iterative design cycles based on qualitative user feedback. Functional evaluation via black-box testing validated a 100% success rate across all system integration scenarios. Moreover, usability testing involving 21 demographically targeted respondents, evaluated using a custom-developed questionnaire and yielded a feasibility score of 91.5%. These findings indicate a high level of user acceptability and interface effectiveness. Ultimately, this research contributes an algorithmic and architectural framework for communitydriven e-Waste management, establishing a viable digital solution for sustainable waste redistribution.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jkt

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT

Description

Applied Computer Journal Articles from various fields in Informatics, Information Systems and Computer science. Topics included, 1. Informatics 1.1 Software Engineering 1.2 Multimedia 2. Information Systems 2.1 Soft Computing 2.2 Business Analyst 2.3 Data Engineering 3. Computer science 3.1 ...