<![CDATA[Waste management is one of the serious urban problems, including in Krapyak Urban Village, West Semarang District, Semarang City. The low level of community participation in waste sorting at the source is one of the main obstacles to achieving effective and sustainable waste management. This community service activity aims to develop a community participation-based waste management model to support the local creative economy in Krapyak Urban Village. The implementation process was carried out through three stages: outreach/awareness-raising, training and implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. This activity was conducted in collaboration with the Krapyak community by involving the Waste Bank as a program partner. The results showed a significant improvement in community knowledge and skills in waste management; the average understanding score increased from 2.5 to 4.2 (on a 5-point scale), while waste sorting skills improved from 20% to 85%. The program also produced organic compost entirely derived from food waste and dried leaves, demonstrating the economic value that can be generated through waste management. This activity proves that a participatory approach based on local wisdom is effective in increasing environmental awareness while simultaneously creating economic opportunities for the community. The program is recommended to be continued sustainably by involving parents, the wider community, and relevant institutions to expand its impact and benefits.]]>
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