ABSTRACT
Improper waste management can significantly harm both health and the environment. This study examines the Bank Sampah Lestari 2 community as a form of urban women's active participation in waste management in Tangerang City. Employing a qualitative methodology with a phenomenological design, data were collected through in-depth interviews with five informants—four women and one man—and participatory observations of Bank Sampah Lestari 2 activities within the Tangerang City area. Secondary data consisted of relevant documents and texts supporting the study's objectives. Data analysis followed Miles and Huberman's interactive model (2014), supported by the NVivo application for data processing. The findings reveal that the Bank Sampah Lestari 2 community exemplifies how urban women contribute to sustainable waste management through key practices such as sorting, collecting, transporting, and processing waste. This initiative, driven by urban women, reflects the implementation of religious principles outlined in the Qur’an and aligns with broader environmental ethics. Their involvement highlights the crucial role of religious values in fostering environmentally responsible behaviours and promoting sustainable urban living.
