Small islands in Maluku are blessed with natural beauty while also facing complex challenges. Saparua Island and Banda Island, both part of Central Maluku Regency, currently lack Final Disposal Sites (TPA) and Integrated Waste Processing Facilities (TPST). Their geographic separation by sea, high transportation costs, and limited infrastructure mean that household waste collection services are virtually unavailable. As a result, residents have long managed their waste independently—by burning it, disposing of it in forests, or even dumping it into the sea.