"We are working to ensure Jakarta recovers and returns to cleanliness after the protests," said DLH Jakarta Head Asep Kuswanto in Jakarta on Saturday.
He added that the cleaning operations were carried out on a large scale with adequate facilities, including 48 road sweepers, 60 garbage trucks, and 45 utility vehicles, enabling rapid recovery of the city.
Central Jakarta received the highest cleaning workload, where 200 personnel managed to remove 230 cubic meters of waste weighing approximately 50.61 tons, supported by 18 road sweepers, 13 trucks, and 13 mini dump trucks.
In North Jakarta, 50 personnel were deployed with 2 road sweepers, 4 trucks, and 2 pick-up vehicles. West Jakarta assigned 100 personnel with 10 road sweepers and 5 trucks.
South Jakarta mobilized 100 personnel with 10 road sweepers, 3 trucks, and 10 utility vehicles, while East Jakarta deployed 200 personnel with 8 road sweepers, 10 trucks, and 5 utility vehicles.
The largest support came from the Waste Handling Unit of the Water Agency (UPSBA), which contributed 500 additional personnel, 25 garbage trucks, 10 utility vehicles, and an 80-ton capacity crane.
"They provided backup operations across all areas of Jakarta," Asep noted.
He emphasized that the speed and dedication of all personnel were key to restoring cleanliness in Jakarta, enabling residents and traffic in strategic areas to return to normal.
"We urge residents to help maintain security, order, and cleanliness, because the city is our shared responsibility. Let’s take care of Jakarta," he added.
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Editor: M Razi Rahman
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