Environment Minister and Head of the Environmental Control Agency (BPLH) Hanif Faisol Nurofiq highlighted on Sunday that Indonesia's waste management system heavily relies on TPAs, such as the Bantargebang TPA, which processes a staggering 8,607 tons of waste daily from Jakarta alone.
This overreliance on TPAs poses significant challenges and concerns for all stakeholders.
To address this issue, Nurofiq emphasized the need for robust upstream waste management practices and the development of a sustainable waste management industry.
"We have issued official letters to all regional heads, especially the 306 who are still operating open waste disposal sites, to immediately upgrade them to sanitary landfills or at least controlled landfills," Nurofiq stated.
He noted that this directive aligns with Law Number 18 of 2008 on Waste Management.
To ensure effective waste management, the Ministry of Environment has also instructed regional governments to conduct rigorous supervision and take decisive action against negligent parties.
"We have conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the 306 landfills nationwide. We expect regional governments to prioritize landfill management," he emphasized.
According to data from the National Waste Management Information System (SIPSN), Indonesia generated 38.4 million tons of waste in 2023. Of this amount, only 61.62 percent was managed properly, while the remaining 38.38 percent remains unmanaged.
Nurofiq also reminded producers to develop comprehensive waste reduction roadmaps, as mandated by Ministerial Regulation Number P.75/MENLHK/SETJEN/KUM.1/10/2019 on Waste Reduction Roadmaps for Producers.
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Translator: Prisca Triferna V, Resinta Sulistiyandari
Editor: Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono
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