Ranah Research : Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development
Vol. 8 No. 5 (2026): Ranah Research : Journal Of Multidisciplinary Research and Development

Redesigning Community-Based Waste Management Systems Using Behavioral Insights for Sustainable Rural Waste Management

Yunda Apriani (Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia)
Eko Liquiddanu (Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia)
Muhammad Hisjam (Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Aug 2026

Abstract

Waste management remains a major challenge in rural areas of developing countries, including Indonesia, due to limited system capacity and low household participation in source separation. This study aims to redesign the waste management system in Cepogo Village by integrating behavioral insights, ecosystem analysis, and a Business Process Reengineering (BPR) approach. A mixed-methods approach was applied, combining field observations, semi-structured interviews, document analysis, scenario-based simulation, and financial feasibility assessment. The results show that the existing system is dominated by direct disposal to landfill due to low household sorting practices, dependence on downstream sorting at the TPS 3R, and increasing operational burdens that lead to a monthly financial deficit. Ecosystem analysis identifies key bottlenecks, including inconsistent sorting behavior, limited institutional regulation, and operational constraints in collection and processing. Simulation results indicate that increasing household waste separation can reduce landfill dependence, improve material recovery, and enhance financial performance. Financial analysis demonstrates a transition from deficit conditions to potential surplus across intervention scenarios, with payback periods ranging from 1.7 to 0.7 years. These findings highlight the importance of integrating behavioral, institutional, and technical interventions to improve sustainable rural waste management systems.

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R2J

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Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture Economics, Econometrics & Finance Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Public Health Social Sciences Transportation Other

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Ranah Research : Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development adalah jurnal multidisiplin ilmiah yang diterbitkan oleh inasti Research di bawah naungan Yayasan Dharma Indonesia Tercinta (DINASTI). Perbitan jurnal ini 4 kali dalam setahun yaitu November, Februari, Mei, dan Agustus. Ruang ...