Study on potential household electronic waste generation and community perception on its management in Batam city (case study: Sei Beduk district and Batam Kota district)

The development of technology has increased the need for electronic equipment. It makes the lifespan of electronic equipment relatively short and causes an increase in the generation of electronic waste. E-waste is classified as something hazardous because it contains hazardous and toxic materials, so special management needs to be carried out. This research was conducted by distributing questionnaires to as many as 100 families in the research area, namely in Sei Beduk District and Batam City District in Batam City. Data processing is carried out by calculating the potential generation of electronic waste and statistical analysis by calculating Guttman scale scores and Likert scale. The results of the potential generation of household electronic waste in Sei Beduk District is 5,65 kg/person.year and in Batam City District is 5,86 kg/person.year. The percentage results show that 49,14% of people are less aware of e-waste and 73,66% of people are willing to participate in household e-waste management. The results of analysis potential economic value of recycling e-waste obtained from electronic equipment with the highest economic potential value are refrigerators with a value of Rp. 34.521.420, and the type of electronic equipment with the lowest potential economic value is radio, with a value of Rp. 28.200.