<![CDATA[Waste management remains a growing environmental challenge due to inadequate facilities and limited public awareness. Community-based waste banks implementing the 3R principles (reduce, reuse, recycle) offer a potential solution. This study aims to describe the waste management program implemented by the Si Kupik Waste Bank in Tegal Besar, Kaliwates District, Jember Regency. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, with the research location selected through purposive area sampling. Informants were selected using purposive sampling, comprising two key informants and three supporting informants. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation, then analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the Si Kupik Waste Bank successfully implements the 3R principles. Reduce activities emphasize minimizing single-use plastics through education and outreach. Reuse initiatives encourage residents to transform discarded materials into useful products through practical training. Recycle activities strengthen waste sorting skills, collection systems, recordkeeping, and community participation in recycling programs. These initiatives have encouraged residents to recognize waste as a resource with environmental and economic value. Overall, the program supports waste reduction, environmental awareness, community empowerment, and sustainable waste management practices.]]>
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