WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development
Print ISSN: 1790-5079, E-ISSN: 2224-3496
Volume 20, 2024
Extensification of Mandatory Waste Retribution in Increasing Local Revenue Receipt in Medan City
Authors: , , , ,
Abstract: The extensification of mandatory waste retribution in increasing local revenue in Indonesia is related to waste management and collection of waste service retribution. Meanwhile, Medan City in Indonesia faces significant challenges in waste management. The waste problem itself is one of the major and crucial issues that must be addressed as soon as possible. This is also the basis for the Medan City government to intensively implement waste services in Medan City. The purpose of this study is to describe how the government's effort in extensification of waste retribution to increase Local Revenue in Medan City. The research method used descriptive qualitative with in-depth interviews with stakeholders and the community. In addition, they are conducting documentation and observation in the form of direct observation and collecting documents regarding the research phenomenon. Data analysis technique through data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The Medan City government expanded waste retribution to increase local revenue and promote sustainable development. This includes bureaucratic reform, strengthening regulations, community socialization, and improving the quality of waste services. The government has authorized the sub-district head to manage the collection and determine the executor of the mandatory waste retribution. This policy also expands the subject of retribution obligations to explore a broader revenue potential. Community involvement is significant, as the community plays a role in implementing retribution collection. Communities, through various means, generally accept the implementation of mandatory waste retribution and expect to contribute to sustainable development efforts. However, environmental factors, income level, and understanding of environmental issues may affect their perception.
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Pages: 766-779
DOI: 10.37394/232015.2024.20.73