Peningkatan Kesadaran Hukum dan Partisipasi Masyarakat dalam Pengelolaan Sampah Rumah Tangga sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Pencemaran Lingkungan

Abstract

PHousehold waste management is still an important environmental issue, especially in urban areas, where the increase in waste generation can contribute to environmental pollution if not managed properly. This study aims to analyze legal awareness and community participation in managing household waste as part of efforts to prevent environmental pollution. The study uses an empirical legal approach by combining an analysis of relevant Indonesian regulations in the field of environmental protection and waste management with empirical data obtained from urban household communities. Data were collected through surveys and semi-structured interviews and analyzed using descriptive methods. Legal awareness is examined through the dimensions of legal knowledge, legal understanding, legal attitude, and legal behavior, while community participation is assessed through household waste management practices and involvement in activities.Community-based environment. The findings show that community involvement is a key foundation in carrying out household waste management duties. However, applying environmentally responsible waste management is influenced not only by individual awareness but also by social conditions, institutions, and infrastructure. Therefore, raising legal awareness should go hand in hand with ongoing environmental education, adequate waste management facilities, institutional support, and easily accessible community participation mechanisms. This study concludes that combining legal awareness with active community participation is really important to strengthen the effectiveness of household waste management policies and help prevent environmental pollution in urban communities.