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Flood Mitigation through Waste Management in Rimuku, Mamuju, Indonesia
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Researchers examined how plastic and organic waste mismanagement contributes to drainage blockages and flooding in Rimuku, Mamuju, Indonesia, finding through surveys and field observations that plastic waste was the dominant contributor to drainage obstruction, and proposing an integrated community-driven waste management approach to reduce flood vulnerability.
This study examines the role of waste mismanagement, particularly of plastic and organic waste, in obstructing the drainage systems and intensifying flooding. Data from surveys and local observations reveal that the plastic waste is the most significant contributor to drainage blockages, followed by organic waste. With inadequate waste management infrastructure, the accumulation of these waste types in the drainage systems exacerbates the flood vulnerability, especially during heavy rainfall. The present research proposes an integrated, community-driven approach to waste management as a potential solution for reducing the flood risks. By leveraging the local resources, improving the waste sorting, and promoting the recycling practices, this strategy aims to prevent waste from obstructing the waterways and to reduce the overall waste volume. Additionally, the current study emphasizes the dual benefits of the waste reduction and flood mitigation, contributing to both environmental sustainability and urban disaster risk management. The findings underscore the urgent need for comprehensive waste management systems in disaster-prone areas, emphasizing the importance of community participation, waste-to-energy initiatives, and effective infrastructure. This research offers valuable insights for urban planners and policymakers, providing a practical framework for addressing the urban flooding through sustainable waste management practices in low-income, flood-prone regions.
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