URGENCY AND STRATEGY OF WASTE MANAGEMENT ON NATURAL TOURISM AREAS IN INDONESIA: LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Nowadays, natural tourism waste management in Indonesia has begun to be considered as
one of the priorities of all circles. Tourist visits to this natural tourist area will have a
positive and negative impact. One of the positive impacts that arise is the economic
turnaround and the improvement of welfare. However, along with the increase in human
activities, there is a negative impact on the environment, namely the increase in waste
generation. Existing tourism must remain based on environmental sustainability so that the
image of a natural tourism area continues to be maintained. As the number of tourist
destinations and visitors increases, waste management in natural tourism areas is also an
urgency that must be considered. The aim of this study is to examine the urgency and
management strategies of natural tourism areas in Indonesia. The research method used is
descriptive exploratory based on literature review. Through a systemic waste management
strategy, the waste problem will be handled. Waste management strategies that can be
carried out are simple management, reduction and restriction activities by natural tourism
area managers, 3R-based management such as waste banks and TPS3R, support from
policy stakeholders in the form of providing binding facilities and regulations, and the
development of ecotourism-based natural tourism areas.