<![CDATA[The main issue in RT 31 RW 12, Kelurahan Talang Betutu, Palembang, is the management of domestic waste, particularly organic waste, which is not yet optimal. The community still has the habit of piling up and burning trash, which has the potential to cause environmental pollution. The proposed solution to address this problem is through education and training on making compost from household organic waste using the Berkeley Method. This community service activity aims to enhance residents' participation and skills in applying composting techniques and utilizing the end product as compost. The implementation method is carried out through four main stages: preliminary survey and coordination, socialization and orientation on materials (including types of waste, sorting, and benefits of compost), training on designing compost using the Berkeley Method (involving the use of EM4 as an activator), and evaluation. The results of the activity show enthusiastic and good understanding among participants, especially housewives, regarding waste sorting and the principles of compost (solid and liquid). Practical training on the Berkeley Method involved making layered 'burger' composters with organic materials, wood shavings, and ending with watering using EM4 activator. Although the evaluation indicates that most participants understand the composting procedures, there are still viewpoints that permit waste burning, highlighting the need for ongoing efforts to instill awareness of sustainable environmental management.]]>
