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Correspondence to Author: Dara Aisyah^a,*, Junaidi Awang Besar^b, Novel Anak Lyndon^c, Elisa Julianti^d, Muhammad Sontang Sihotang^e. 

^aPublic Administration Science, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Dokter Mansyur Streets, Medan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia.
^bProgramme of Geography, Social and Environmental Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Lingkungan Ilmu, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
^cAnthropology and Sociology, Social and Environmental Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Lingkungan Ilmu, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
^dAgricultural Technology, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Dokter Mansyur Streets, Medan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia.
^eFisika, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Dokter Mansyur Streets, Medan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia.

DOI: 10.52338/joes.2025.4305

Abstract:

Background:The coastal area of Sebatik Island (Pulau), located at the Indonesia-Malaysia border, faces significant challenges in waste management due to high levels of domestic activities, fisheries, and cross-border trade. The current waste management policies do not specifically address the coastal areas, which are now facing poverty and are geographically isolated from government centers. Previous research has highlighted the poor waste management in coastal areas, leading to economic losses, health risks, and increased poverty.This part of the abstract introduces the problem: waste management in Sebatik Island is inadequate, which impacts both the environment and local communities. It also points out the gap in existing policies and references prior studies that have highlighted the negative effects of poor waste management. Materials and Methods: This study aims to identify and analyze waste management patterns based on the existing zoning and their impact on the coastal environment. The focus is on three types of waste: organic, inorganic, and hazardous waste. The methodology includes descriptive analysis, participatory mapping, and exploratory methods to understand the existing conditions and the potential spaceuse conflicts caused by uncoordinated waste management. It also seeks to assess the policies used by the government to promote strategies in planning and implementing coastal waste management programs. Data collection methods include socio-economic surveys and needs analysis, involving 159 respondents from eight coastal villages on Sebatik Island, Indonesia-Malaysia border. This part outlines the approach used in the study: a mix of descriptive analysis, participatory mapping, and exploratory methods. The study focuses on three main types of waste: organic, inorganic, and hazardous. It also describes the data collection methods, which include socio-economic surveys with 159 respondents across 8 coastal villages. Results: The study shows that waste in this region is concentrated in three main zones: organic waste dominates in the domestic zone (500 kg/day), while hazardous waste is significant in both the small industrial and trading zones, and inorganic waste is highest in the coastal trading zone (700 kg/ day). Each zone has unique waste characteristics. The findings also reveal that waste management in Sebatik Island still faces significant challenges, including a lack of clear regulations and collaboration between stakeholders.In the Results, the study reveals that waste is concentrated in specific areas of the island: Domestic zones produce a high amount of organic waste, Small industrial and coastal trading zones have significant hazardous waste, The coastal trading zones generate the highest amount of inorganic waste.It also points out the ongoing challenges, such as the lack of regulation and coordination between different stakeholders involved in waste management. Conclusion: To improve environmental sustainability, this study recommends the development of zoned waste treatment facilities, environmental education programs, and frameworks for cross-border cooperation. The research provides a strategic plan and hopes to offer recommendations for responsive, accountable waste management, particularly in the development of zoned waste treatment facilities. The waste management zoning is divided into three areas: coastal settlements, port areas, and mangrove conservation areas. In the Conclusion, the study suggests strategies to improve waste management, such as:Developing zoned waste treatment facilities, Implementing environmental education programs,Establishing cross-border cooperation between Indonesia and Malaysia to address waste issues effectively.

Citation:

Muhammad Sontang Sihotang, Waste Management In Coastal Areas Of Sebatik Island : Challenges And Solutions At The IndonesiaMalaysia Border. Journal of Environmental And Sciences 2024.