<![CDATA[The waste problem is an environmental challenge in Kereng Bangkirai Village, Palangka Raya City, which is a residential area as well as a leading tourist destination. Even though Regional Regulation Number 1 of 2017 concerning Waste Management and Hygiene has been stipulated, there are still illegal waste disposal practices, low community compliance, and not optimal use of waste as a valuable economic resource. This study aims to analyze the implementation of these regional regulations and identify opportunities for optimizing waste utilization and community empowerment in the region. A descriptive qualitative approach was used by collecting data through observation, interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using an interactive model based on George C. Edward III's policy implementation theory, which included aspects of communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure, complemented by the concept of community empowerment. The results of the study show that the implementation of the policy has not been optimal; Socialization has not reached the entire community, facilities are not fully adequate, public awareness is still low, and supervision and enforcement of rules are still weak. The use of waste through sorting at reduce-reuse-recycle waste management sites has not been maximized, and there is no structured empowerment program, such as waste banks, to convert waste into economic value. Increased socialization, more accessible facilities, strengthening supervision, and the development of waste bank-based programs and a circular economy are needed to support the successful implementation of waste management policies in Kereng Bangkirai Village.]]>
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