<![CDATA[Residual waste management is an environmental issue faced by residents of RW 07, Lebakwangi Village, Arjasari Subdistrict, Bandung Regency, as indicated by open burning, disposal on vacant land, and limited source-based waste sorting. This community service activity aimed to implement a Rocket Stove as a more controlled alternative for residual waste treatment and to provide waste-sorting education. The activities consisted of observation, coordination with local leaders, construction of one Rocket Stove unit on waqf land, operational testing, waste-sorting education, and evaluation through observation and pre-test–post-test assessment of 37 participants. The field test showed a processing capacity of approximately 35–55 kg of dry organic/light mixed waste per cycle and a temperature of around 600°C within 10–15 minutes, with visually lower smoke than open burning. The mean participant score increased from 59.67% in the pre-test to 86.80% in the post-test, representing an increase of 27.13 percentage points. A total of 35 households were recorded as using the facility. The main limitation was accessibility for residents living farther from the waqf land. Therefore, additional processing points, continuous education, and stronger community-based management are recommended to broaden the program impact. Keywords: Rocket Stove, Waste Management, Waste Sorting Education, Community Empowerment, RW 07 Lebakwangi]]>
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