Waste Management Assistance for Climate-Related Disease Prevention in Larangan Village, Sidoarjo: A Community Service Initiative

Abstract

Climate change has intensified environmental challenges in rural communities, particularly regarding waste management and its correlation with climate-related diseases. This community service initiative was conducted in Larangan Village, Sidoarjo, East Java, aiming to provide comprehensive assistance in waste management practices to prevent climate-related health issues. The program involved 150 households and community leaders through educational workshops, practical training sessions, and establishment of sustainable waste management systems. Methods included participatory action research, community-based interventions, and collaborative monitoring systems. Results demonstrated significant improvements in waste segregation practices (85% compliance rate), reduction in vector-borne disease incidents (40% decrease), and enhanced community awareness regarding climate-health linkages (90% knowledge improvement). The initiative successfully established three community composting centers and implemented a village-wide waste collection system. Long-term sustainability was ensured through training of local facilitators and development of community-based monitoring mechanisms. This program serves as a replicable model for addressing climate-related health challenges through integrated waste management approaches in rural Indonesian communities.