Coastal Waste Management Strategy to Support Beach Tourism: A Case Study of Banjar Tourism Village, Banjar District, Buleleng Regency, Bali.

Abstract

Buleleng Regency has a coastal beach with great tourism potential. The cleanliness of the beach in northern Bali is very concerning; garbage is scattered and often causes an unpleasant odor. To address the waste problem, an effective waste management model is needed to reduce landfill waste volume. This research aims to determine the model for the waste management system in Banjar Tourism Village to develop an educational tour on waste collection. This study uses a qualitative approach. Data were collected by direct observation, documentation, and interviews. The data will be analyzed using qualitative methods. The results of this research are expected to be considered by relevant stakeholders to manage waste in the coastal area of Banjar Tourism Village. Effective waste management policy directions can minimize pollution in coastal areas and their surroundings resulting from tourism activities, thereby making coastal tourist areas sustainable destinations that provide significant benefits to local communities and regional economies.