<![CDATA[Used cooking oil is a household waste that poses potential health risks and environmental pollution if not properly managed. This community service program aimed to enhance community understanding and promote the utilization of used cooking oil into value-added scented candles among members of the PKK women's organization in Pacing Village, Ngawi Regency. The program was conducted in July 2026 and involved 35 PKK members using the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach through the Participatory Action Research (PAR) cycle. Data were collected through pretests and posttests, observations, interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed using descriptive qualitative methods. The results demonstrated an improvement in participants' understanding of used cooking oil management, with all participants successfully producing a total of 35 scented candles. Most participants also expressed interest in producing the candles independently, although they still required assistance in product packaging, quality standardization, and marketing. This program demonstrates that the training effectively supported community empowerment through circular economy-based waste management, with long-term sustainability depending on strengthened mentoring and improved market access.]]>
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