In Indonesia, achieving community participation in waste management continues to be quite difficult. In Cilegon City, Banten, the management of solid waste at the local level requires the use of a waste bank. In Cilegon City, Banten, during COVID-19, this study sought to identify the contributing elements to community engagement in waste banks. Cross-sectional research is the method used in this study. The findings indicated that 60% of respondents struggled to participate in garbage banks. Female respondents made up 54% of the sample, and 64% of them were over 30 years old. Gender had a very strong impact on community involvement in waste banks (OR = 4.500; 95% CI: 1.862-10.877). Additionally, other variables such as attitude level (OR = 3.444; 95% CI: 1.403-8.457) and family influence this community participation. Female gender, attitude, and family support were the primary factors that significantly influenced community engagement in waste banks in Cilegon City. Therefore, a policy change that emphasizes female empowerment is required to enhance the current method of managing solid waste at the community level.