Karno, here on Friday, underlined that adopting proper waste management practices is one of the main approaches that can support Jakarta in continuing to develop and become a global city.
Waste management is deemed important, considering that the issue has long plagued Jakarta, which produces eight thousand tons of trash daily.
"If Jakarta does not sort its waste, of course, the capacity at the Bantar Gebang landfill will not be able to accommodate it one day," he cautioned.
He expressed appreciation for the collaboration between the local governments, the community, business players, and various environmental communities in realizing integrated waste management from upstream to downstream.
In this regard, a waste processing facility based on the concept of reduce, reuse, and recycle (TPS 3R) and a neighbourhood-level waste bank are part of the waste management efforts.
"We hope that the waste bank and TPS 3R can be waste management facilities as well as centers for education that build responsible waste management habits in the community," the deputy governor remarked.
Meanwhile, Head of the Environment Office of Jakarta, Asep Kuswanto, highlighted that the community's active participation is critical in sorting waste at home.
Thus, the amount of waste sent to landfills will decline.
"Without the participation of the community, the problem of waste in Jakarta cannot be resolved," he stressed.
According to the Environment Ministry's National Waste Management Information System (SIPSN), 33.3 million tons of waste were generated across Indonesia in 2024, based on reports from 307 districts and cities, with Jakarta alone contributing 3.17 million tons.
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Translator: Lia Wanadriani, Raka Adji
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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