Space Perceptions of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Disposal (Study in: Kota Purwokerto, Kabupaten Banyumas)

School of Environment, University of Indonesia, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: dwi.nowo11@ui.ac.id

Abstract

Purwokerto has been processing waste from the source by organizing TPS 3R in every urban village in this city. The TPS 3R was established close to human activities, activities in the TPS 3R operation can disturb the comfort, health, and welfare of the community around the TPS 3R. This study aims to determine the public's perception of the TPS 3R in their neighborhood which is captured by their five senses such as sight, smell, hearing to the freedom of movement of the community, so that they can find out whether the TPS 3R in their neighborhood disturbs the comfort of the community or not. This study uses a spatial approach to see people's perceptions and in taking research samples with a buffer of 300 m from the point where the TPS 3R is located. To find out perceptions using a questionnaire distributed through interviews in person and online using a google form, which will then be processed using a Likert scale. All TPS 3R in Purwokerto have a total average of 159 or “Very Good”, meaning all TPS 3R in Purwokerto provides a very good perception of the surrounding environment. TPS 3R in Pabuwaran has the highest total average score or “Very Good” in all perception statements. The statement of perception with the highest number is the statement S. 7 or “TPS 3R in my neighborhood does not interfere with mobility, accessibility or traffic”. The lowest score in the perception statement was in S.3 or “the location of the TPS 3R in my neighborhood was in accordance with its placement”. The results of perceptions obtained from the community are needed to be used as input for the Purwokerto government in the development of the next TPS 3R, so as not to cause unfavorable perceptions and can increase community participation in the future.