Abstract:
Solid woste has been a problem in Indonesia, particularly in urban areas. This
encauraged the establishment of Bank Sampah, a community-based waste
management in many areas of Indonesia. Bank Sampah is expected to reduce solid
waste up to 50%. This study investigates the interaction of social, ecolagical and
political aspects in the case of Bank Sampah. Using Ostrom's multi-tier fromework of
analysis, the study compares and contrasts several Bank Sampah in Bandung and
Bantul municipalities to identify factors determining the sustainability of Bank
Sampah.
Keywords: solid waste management, Bank Sampah, Common Property Resource, collective action.
