EMPOWERMENT OF FREELANCE DAILY WORKERS IN WASTE MANAGEMENT TO STRENGTHEN GREEN CAMPUS AT UIN JURAI SIWO LAMPUNG

Abstract

This community service program aims to strengthen the implementation of the green campus at UIN Jurai Siwo Lampung through training and assistance for Freelance Daily Workers (THL) in the movement of waste sorting and processing organic waste. The main problems faced are the waste that is still mixed, the increasing volume of waste thrown out of the campus, and the lack of uniform work procedures for sorting and processing organic waste. The activity was carried out through four stages, namely: (1) socialization and initial measurement (pretest) of the understanding of waste management; (2) technical training on organic-inorganic waste sorting and preparation of simple SOPs for collection flows; (3) the practice of processing organic waste using a simple composter (material preparation, humidity regulation, aeration/reversal, and odor monitoring); and (4) regular assistance and monitoring to ensure consistency of sorting, reduce organic waste contamination, and improve the success of the composting process. Evaluation was carried out using posttests, observation sheets for sorting compliance at the collection point, and recording the volume/weight of organic waste that entered the processing process. The results of the program show an increase in THL understanding and skills, the formation of sorting habits in the work area, and the process of processing organic waste into compost that can be used for campus park maintenance. This program is recommended to be continued through strengthening internal policies, adding sorting facilities, and expanding education to the academic community so that the impact of green campuses is more sustainable.