Education on how to properly dispose of masks

Abstract

Covid-19 cases continue to increase until now this virus spreads to various areas in Indonesia including the area of ​​the New High Village, Mercarsari District, Barito Kuala Regency. As a result, the use of masks has increased as well as the increasing number of disposable mask waste where people still do not understand how to dispose of masks and where to dispose of masks, especially in new highlands. Mask waste must be handled from the household level before being taken to a temporary waste collection site (WCS) and also a final processing site (FPS). Before this mask is thrown away, it must be cut and stored using used plastic so that it is safe before being disposed of in the trash cans of the house and irresponsible people can no longer use medical masks for resale. And the community also so as not to throw the mask into the river which can cause flooding Spread This information must be made part of the community culture in disposing of household waste. This can reduce the amount of household solid waste stockpiles and reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Waste Management is on a local scale and has a global impact in the long term