Abstract
Household waste management in Indonesia remains a critical issue, contributing 56.86% of the national waste generation in 2026. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the effectiveness of household waste management and to examine strategies for increasing community engagement. Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, this research analyzed 13 scientific articles from the Lens.org platform (2016–2025) using the keyword "Household Waste Management." The findings indicate that the primary barrier to effective waste management is low public awareness and participation, exacerbated by weak policy implementation at the field level. The review also reveals that community-based approaches, such as Waste Banks and the 3R principles, are more effective when supported by continuous mentoring, environmental education, and consistent socialization. This study concludes that technical and policy approaches alone are insufficient without a strong educational foundation. The findings suggest that improving household waste management requires the integration of participatory environmental education, consistent policy implementation, adequate facilities, and active collaboration among educational institutions, government, and local communities to promote long-term behavioral change.