Diponegoro University (UNDIP) Thematic Community Service Program students have launched the Waste Disposal Land Capability Unit (SKL) Mapping program as a solution to create a cleaner environment in Lerep Village. This program aims to identify and map areas that can be used as waste storage and processing locations, both solid and liquid waste. In addition, this program also aims to increase public awareness of the importance of good waste management and its impact on the environment. Based on the data collected, the assessment criteria for SKL are set; there are several criteria, including factors such as slope stability, water availability, vulnerability to disasters, and drainage capacity. Each criterion is scored based on the standards set out in the technical guidelines, such as the Regulation of the Minister of Public Works No. 20/PRT/M/2007, then the results will be overlayed and classified. The map was designed using GIS (Geographic Information System) technology with the guidance of accompanying lecturers, Mr. Yuli Christiyono, ST, MT., Mrs. Yayuk Astuti, S. Si, Ph. D., and Mr. Pangi, S.T., M.T.
Lerep Village is also active in the Climate Village (ProKlim) program, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase environmental resilience. With these initiatives, Lerep Village strives to create a cleaner and healthier environment and empowers the community to actively participate in preserving nature. The success of these programs demonstrates the community and village government’s commitment to dealing with waste problems in a sustainable and innovative manner. In addition, Lerep Village also has a 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Waste Disposal Site, which supports the reduction of plastic waste and encourages the community to care more about the environment.
The map was created after conducting interviews and discussions with the Hamlet Head so that several obstacles and problems related to clean water in Mapagan Hamlet were obtained, namely as follows:
An analysis or identification of which areas have land capacity or places suitable for waste management needs to be conducted.
There is a potential risk of pollution to water resources due to waste disposal in residential areas.
Changes in land use are often accompanied by increased water pollution and increased vulnerability of the land to landslides.
The program has been running, and the DPL has approved the latest results, so the Thematic Community Service (KKN) students of Diponegoro University carried out the handover of products at the Lerep Village Hall, West Ungaran District, Semarang Regency, attended by Mr. Sumariyadi as the Head of Lerep Village with enthusiasm and positive responses to the products produced.
Thematic KKN students of Diponegoro University in Lerep Village have carried out the Waste Disposal Land Capability Unit (SKL) Mapping program, significantly contributing to creating a cleaner and healthier environment. This SKL map not only determines the right location for waste storage and processing but also increases public awareness of the importance of good waste management through data collection and comprehensive analysis.
Author: Achmad