Implementation of Dago Barat Resik and Hejo (Dabaresih) Program Toward Increasing Public Awareness in Waste Management in RT 08 RW 05 Dago Urban Village Bandung City Bandung

Abstract

The Dago Barat Resik dan Hejo (Dabaresih) program in RT 08 RW 05, Dago Subdistrict, Bandung City is a community-based initiative aimed at increasing awareness and participation of residents in household waste management in an independent and sustainable manner. The theoretical framework used in this study includes concepts of waste management, program implementation, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and community participation. This research aims to describe the implementation of the program, evaluate the results of waste management, and examine the improvement of community participation. The study employed a qualitative approach with observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The findings indicate an increasing involvement of residents in sorting, collecting, and processing waste, supported by continuous education, empowerment of environmental cadres, and economic incentives through waste savings schemes. The application of the 3R principles (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and innovations in waste processing, such as composting and maggot cultivation, also strengthen the program’s success. Community participation has improved not only quantitatively but also in terms of attitudes and behavior. The program has become an effective model of community-based waste management capable of creating sustainable social and environmental change. Recommendations include strengthening education, utilizing digital technology for monitoring, and fostering cross-stakeholder collaboration.