"We want the facility to be activated by July, considering that the infrastructure has proven to be adequate," he remarked after inspecting waste management efforts in North Jakarta on Saturday.
Nurofiq emphasized the need to ensure that the Rorotan RDF plant processes strictly non-organic waste, consistent with the facility’s original design.
He underscored the importance of proper waste sorting to prevent a recurrence of issues encountered during an earlier trial phase when odor pollution from organic waste contamination led to protests from local residents.
The minister also spoke of having coordinated with Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung to address the capital’s waste challenges, especially since North Jakarta has been chosen as a pilot area for a national waste processing initiative.
"Mr. Governor is very serious about this matter. He has voiced his commitment to taking all necessary measures to expedite the handling of the waste problem," Nurofiq noted.
The minister’s urgency stems from the fact that Jakarta generates a staggering eight thousand tons of waste per day.
Regarding the Rorotan RDF facility, Governor Pramono stated on May 21 that the plant was not yet ready for full operations.
"It is true that the Rorotan RDF facility recently faced an issue. We are currently preparing for its recommissioning," he remarked in Central Jakarta.
The governor stressed the need to ensure that the facility processes only "fresh waste" to avoid odor issues.
"I have issued an instruction for the facility to use waste no older than two days. If we succeed, the Rorotan RDF plant will become a legacy," he affirmed.
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Translator: Prisca T, Tegar Nurfitra
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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