COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HANDLING BEACH CLEANLINESS IN BITUNG BARAT SATU VILLAGE

Abstract

This study aims to know the participation of communities in the cleanliness of West Bitung Kelity One, The Maesa District of Bitung City. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with techniques of observation data collections, interviews, and documents. Studies have shown that the problem with the popular custom of disposing of trash in canals that a current flow of water has led to a buildup of garbage on the coast, resulting in a gross indifference to the garbage not produced by them, and thus, it could be said that the initiatives and responsibilities of the people around the coast are less likely to produce than they do, and thus, it could be said that the attitudes and responsibilities of the people around the coast toward cleanliness are less likely to contribute to low societal participation. As well as a lack of community involvement in the meeting to discuss cleanliness, people are less responsive to environmental cleanliness themselves. As a matter of consideration, then it is advisable: 1) government promote a ban on littering trash on aqueducts, for all society 2) communities should be directly involved in socializing about cleanliness.