PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT BANK SAMPAH NGUDI LESTARI KELURAHAN TINJOMOYO, KECAMATAN BANYUMANIK KOTA SEMARANG

Abstract

The waste problem in Semarang City has become increasingly urgent along with population growth and the intensification of community activities. One of the efforts to address this issue is through community empowerment programs such as waste banks. This study aims to analyze the community empowerment process at the Ngudi Lestari Waste Bank in Tinjomoyo Subdistrict, Banyumanik District, and to identify the supporting and inhibiting factors in its implementation. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques including observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. The results show that the community empowerment process at the Ngudi Lestari Waste Bank has been implemented through five stages: awareness, capacity building, access provision, assistance, and self-reliance. The success of this program is supported by active community participation, external support from institutions such as PT Pegadaian, and an incentive system that converts waste into gold savings. However, challenges remain, including low public awareness, limited technology, and a lack of leadership regeneration. Therefore, increasing education, training, and cross-sector collaboration are essential steps in realizing sustainable waste management through community empowerment.