Analisis Persepsi Dan Kelayakan Finansial Pengolahan Sampah Menggunakan Maggot Black Soldier Fly: Analysis of Perceptions and Financial Feasibility of Waste Processing Using Maggot Black Soldier Fly

Toboali District is renowned for its fisheries and various processed fishery products, including shrimp paste, otak-otak, kemplang, and empek-empek. However, these businesses often generate fish waste as a byproduct. Utilizing Black Soldier Fly (BSF) maggots presents an opportunity for fish waste management. This study aims to; (1) Analyze the public perception regarding waste management using BSF maggots at PPKIM, (2) Investigate the factors influencing public interest in waste management using BSF maggots at PPKIM, (3) Evaluate the financial feasibility of waste processing using BSF maggots at PPKIM. The research utilizes perception analysis, binary logistic regression analysis, and cost-benefit analysis. Results indicate positive public perception towards the use of BSF maggots for waste management. Factors influencing interest include education level and income. Moreover, the waste processing business using BSF maggots at PPKIM demonstrates financial viability, boasting an NPV value of IDR 186,849,344, a BCR of 3.35, an IRR of 52%, and a Payback Period of 1 Year 11 Month