THE SOCIAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE COMMUNITY AROUND LANDFILL THROUGH EDUCATION TOURISM MANAGEMENT AT SUMOMPO LANDFILL, MANADO

This study aimed to determine the impact that arises from the community around Landfill in realizing educational tourism in the Sumpompo Landfill in Manado City. The method used in this study was descriptive methods through survey methods. The results of this study indicated that the majority of respondents still have low education, 41 percent only graduating from elementary school which affected the respondents? type of work where 60 percent of respondents worked in the non-formal sector with irregular work such as drivers, scavengers and housewives. Nevertheless the respondent's response to the existence of educational tours at Landfill is quite good. To respond to the low level of education of respondents around the Landfill area, a good socialization of the surrounding community is needed, besides providing appropriate training and supporting activities around the site will help improve the socio-economic conditions of the community throughout the Landfill.