<![CDATA[Urban waste issues are not only related to technical management aspects but also to changes in community behavior. This study aims to analyze the role of social capital in encouraging behavioral change in community-based waste management at Jasmine Integrated Farming. This research employed a qualitative approach, with data collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies. The analysis was conducted using the social capital perspectives of Robert Putnam and James Coleman, which emphasize elements of trust, norms of reciprocity, and social networks. The results show that changes in community behavior do not occur instantly but rather through a gradual process of social adaptation. The level of community participation in waste sorting reaches approximately 90%, resulting from a combination of a structured management system and strong social relationships within the community. Trust in the management, norms of reciprocity in participation, and informal social control through the practice of reminding one another are key factors in maintaining consistent collective behavior. Social networks, such as social gatherings (arisan), religious study groups, and community communication groups, function as spaces for internalizing values and strengthening new norms. These findings confirm that the success of community-based waste management is determined not only by system design but also by the social capital that supports and drives sustainable change.]]>
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