Community-Based Organic Waste Management using Black Soldier Fly Larva Bioconversion

Abstract

Cimahi city has urgent problems in terms of waste volume and management. Source of waste majority generated from household area (63%). Based on waste composition, dominated by organic waste as 50,6%. BSF (Black Soldier Fly) larva or “Maggot” known as the most effective organic waste bioconversion agent. Maggotsuka (Masyarakat Gotong Royong Padasuka) is a community-based organic waste treatment using BSF method, located in RW.07 Mekarsari Village Padasuka Cimahi. Science 2017, Maggotsuka community has been able to treat 85% domestic organic waste in RW 07 or 1,5 ton organic waste per month using BSF bioconversion. This research focused on society perception in the Maggotsuka community to increase participative society and community strategy on organic waste treatment. This study conducted a survey with a quantitative approach supported by qualitative research. The number of respondents used was 100 people who were determined by simple random sampling technique. The research results show that respondents have a neutral perception and high participation in domestic organic waste management. Society's perception of domestic waste management is significantly related to participation in domestic waste management. Society’s approach was carried out to improve participation and sense of belonging to the Maggotsuka community. We held a focus group discussion with the core of the community, workshop waste management and the socialization product of Maggotsuka (locally known as kasgot fertilizer). After these activities, society in the Maggotsuka area gives positive feedback. Improvement of participation on organic waste treatment still on analysis.