Community Perception of Waste Pollution from Bolu Animal Market in Indonesia

Abstract

The existence of the Bolu animal market, Indonesia is not only a source of local revenue from market levies, but also a tourist attraction for both domestic and foreign tourists so that the animal market needs to be managed including the waste produced from livestock that is marketed. This study aimed to determine public perceptions of waste pollution from the Bolu Animal Market, North Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. This research was conducted from May 2022 to July 2022. The type of research used was descriptive research. The number of samples used in this study was 22 respondents using the purposive sampling method or those chosen intentionally. The data collection methods used were observation and interviews. The analysis of the data used was descriptive. Based on the results of the study, the perception of the community around the Bolu Animal Market shows that the average community is disturbed due to waste from the animal market in terms of air pollution and fecal waste that has not been appropriately managed, which can interfere with public health.

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