An Analytical Study on the Compliance of Waste Management at the Jatibarang Landfill, Semarang, by the Municipal Environmental Agency with Legal Obligations under Semarang City Regional Regulation No. 6 of 2012 on Waste Management.

Abstract

With the increasing population and consumption activities, Semarang City generates approximately 1,110–1,200 tons of waste daily, all disposed at the Jatibarang Final Processing Site (TPA). This study employs an empirical juridical approach using qualitative methods, including interviews with the Environmental Agency (DLH) and field observations. Findings show that DLH’s waste management practices do not fully comply with Regional Regulation No. 6/2012, particularly Article 22 on final-stage principles. Due to budget constraints, controlled landfill is used instead of sanitary landfill. Despite efforts in public education, infrastructure development, and green technology planning (PSEL), systemic improvements and broader community participation remain essential.