Implementation of a Waste Bank to Enhance the Economic Value of Waste and Community Empowerment in Bareng Lor Urban Village

Abstract

The closure of the Temporary Waste Disposal Site (TPS) in Bareng Lor Urban Village, Klaten Regency, Central Java, has created challenges for residents in managing household waste. This situation highlights the need for sustainable waste management alternatives through community-based waste banks. This community service program aimed to implement a waste bank to increase the economic value of waste and empower local communities. The program employed a descriptive qualitative approach, with implementation stages structured according to the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), including observation and mapping, outreach, training and mentoring, operational practices, knowledge transfer, evaluation, and program handover. Data were collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using an interactive model involving data collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that the program improved public understanding of waste management based on the 3R principles (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle), encouraged household waste sorting, and increased the economic value of inorganic waste.