Community-Based Sustainable Organic Household Waste Management Model in Rural Areas: A Case Study of Women's Farmer Group Mandiri Sejahtera

¹ Department of Public Administration, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia
² Department of Public Policy and Management, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
³ Department of Chemistry Education, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia
⁴ Department of Public Administration, Universitas Terbuka, Banten, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: bonisaputra@fis.unp.ac.id

Abstract

The increasing volume of household waste presents a serious environmental challenge, particularly in developing countries with suboptimal waste management systems. This study explores community-based sustainable organic household waste management practices implemented by the Mandiri Sejahtera Women's Farmer Group (KWT) in Nagari Lingkuang Aua Bandarajo, West Pasaman Regency. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach to provide an in-depth understanding of social dynamics and organic waste management practices at the household level. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with KWT members, direct observation, and documentation of group activities. The findings reveal that organic waste management within KWT Mandiri Sejahtera is grounded in sustainability principles through composting techniques that involve active community participation. These practices contribute to reducing household waste volume and enhance the economic welfare of group members through the production of compost and environmentally friendly eco-enzymes as marketable products. The community successfully identified, analyzed, and mapped waste management challenges through participatory approaches while developing appropriate solutions. This research is expected to serve as a model for broader community-based organic waste management initiatives in other regions and contribute to developing sustainable environmental policies.