Study on solid waste generation in Lake Toba area

Girsang Sipangan Bolon and Merek do not have basic data for solid waste management design. This research aimed to analyze the generation, composition of domestic and non-domestic waste. Sampling methods are determined based on SNI 19-3962-1994. The average amount of waste generation in units of volume for the area divider factor and the number of inhabitants for Girsang Sipangan Bolon and Merek are 92,771 and 87,227 m3/day, respectively. This study found the composition of domestic waste in Girsang Sipangan Bolon consists of 65% organic waste; 7% paper; 17% plastic; textiles 6%; rubber 0%; wood 0%; glass 2%; 0% metal and 3% other waste. The composition of non-domestic waste consists of 61% organic waste; 12% paper; 15% plastic; textile 1%; rubber / leather 0%; wood 1%; glass 0%; metal 1% and other waste 9%. In Merek, the composition of domestic waste consists of 69% organic waste; paper 14%; 8% plastic; textile 1%; rubber / leather 0%; wood 0%; glass 2%; 0% metal and 6% other waste. The composition of non-domestic waste consists of 55% organic waste; paper 14%; plastics 21%; textile 0%; rubber / leather 0%; wood 1%; glass 3%; 0% metal and 6% other waste.