<![CDATA[Household waste management is one of the major challenges in urban areas, including Kuranji Sub-district, Serang City, Banten Province. The increasing population contributes to a higher volume of waste, while open burning practices create additional problems such as air pollution, unpleasant odors, and health risks. This study aims to examine the utilization of the rocket stove as an appropriate technology for household waste management and to support the “Serang Bersih” Program focusing on sustainable environmental initiatives. The research method consisted of three stages: preparation (designing and constructing the rocket stove using local materials such as lightweight bricks, cement, sand, iron, and roof tile fragments), implementation (testing combustion performance), and evaluation through community outreach and participatory training. The findings reveal that the rocket stove enables faster combustion, stable flames, and lower smoke emissions compared to open burning. Organic waste was completely incinerated efficiently, while certain inorganic waste significantly reduced in volume without producing excessive smoke. Community responses were highly positive, reflected in their active involvement in the construction and operation of the rocket stove, as well as initiatives to sustain the program independently. Therefore, the rocket stove can serve as a practical, low-cost, and environmentally friendly solution for household waste management and has the potential to be replicated in other areas.]]>
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