The Role of the TPS3R Sadu Kencana Group in Achieving Sustainable Waste Management in Dauh Peken Village, Tabanan, Bali

Abstract

Waste management is a crucial issue faced by many villages in Indonesia, including Dauh Peken Village in Tabanan, Bali. This study aims to analyze the role of the TPS3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Waste Processing Site) Sadu Kencana Group in realizing sustainable waste management in Dauh Peken Village. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study examines the history, operations, innovations, and socio-economic and environmental impacts of TPS3R Sadu Kencana. The results indicate that TPS3R Sadu Kencana plays a central role not only as a waste processing facility but also as an agent of community behavior change. Established in 2015 and optimized in 2022 with support from BRI's CSR program, the group has successfully served 600 customers, including hospitals and schools. Innovations such as a non-cash payment system and compost production (300 kg per three months) sold to farmers demonstrate economic success. The group actively educates residents to shift from the "haul-and-bury" habit towards waste sorting and processing at the source. Despite facing challenges in public awareness and service coverage that only reaches a small portion of the 4,046 families, TPS3R Sadu Kencana proves to be an inspirational and sustainable community-based waste management model.