RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE LEVELS CONCERNING WASTE MANAGEMENT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR AMONG TRADERS AT DARMARAJA MARKET YEAR 2023

Abstract

Based on data from the national waste management information system in 2022, waste generation in Indonesia is 18.30 million tons per year, which is dominated by household waste with a figure reaching 37.6%. Therefore, currently domestic waste, especially food waste, is a major problem in Indonesia. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between knowledge about waste management and waste management behavior among traders at Darmaraja Market. This research method uses a quantitative type with a cross sectional approach. The sampling technique was carried out using a simple random sampling technique . The sample in this research was 66 traders at Darmaraja Market. The results of this research indicate that there is a relationship between knowledge and waste management among traders at Darmaraja Market (p - value = 0.002). There is no relationship between education and waste management for traders at Darmaraja Market, there is a relationship between knowledge and waste management for traders at Darmaraja Market, and there is a relationship between facilities/facilities and infrastructure and waste management for traders at Darmaraja Market. The author suggests that market management should make regulations regarding market cleanliness so that traders do not litter and give sanctions to traders if they violate them.