Linking Local Wisdom to Global Sustainability: A Community Participation Model of Household Waste Management in Bali

¹ Study Program of Doctoral Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering Universitas Udayana and Universitas Mahasaraswati, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
² Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Udayana, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

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Abstract

This study develops a community-based household waste management model in Mengwi District, Badung, Bali, emphasizing the integration of local wisdom with global sustainability objectives. The research addresses the persistent challenge of household waste mismanagement in tourism-intensive regions, where rapid population growth and uneven infrastructure place significant pressure on the environment. Using a quantitative design supported by Structural Equation Modeling (SEM–AMOS), the study examines the interrelationship between community perception, participation, institutional support, financing mechanisms, and the adoption of appropriate technology. The findings demonstrate that community perception and active participation are decisive in shaping the effectiveness of household waste management systems, while institutional and financial support provide essential foundations for long-term resilience. Moreover, incorporating cultural values, such as Tri Hita Karana, enhances community ownership and compliance, thereby reinforcing the model’s socio-technical integration. The study contributes to theory by presenting an integrative framework that links behavioral, institutional, and technical dimensions in waste management. Practically, it offers policymakers and practitioners evidence-based strategies for designing adaptive, participatory, and culturally embedded systems.