Yulisman, a member of Commission XII of the House of Representatives (DPR), said data from the 2024 Indonesian Environmental Statistics report showed these three sectors generated 58.52 million tons of hazardous and toxic waste (B3) in 2023.
Of that, only 53.72 million tons were properly treated, leaving nearly 4.8 million tons unmanaged. “This data cannot be ignored,” Yulisman told reporters in Jakarta on Wednesday.
"The Environment Ministry must lead a national integration effort to manage waste from oil, mining, and palm industries. This is a strategic issue, not just a technical one," he said.
He highlighted regional disparities, especially in resource-rich areas like Riau, South Sumatra, East Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua, which he said lack adequate B3 waste treatment infrastructure.
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“The ministry must assess the waste processing capacity in every producing region. Equal access to proper facilities is essential to prevent any area from becoming a pollution hotspot,” he said.
Yulisman also stressed the need for tighter regulation, better data integration, and routine environmental audits of oil, mining, and palm oil companies.
“Companies must report waste volumes, treatment methods, and reuse outcomes regularly. Parliament and the ministry will ensure penalties for violators and incentives for compliant firms,” he said.
He added that waste management should align with Indonesia’s energy transition, emissions targets, and green economy agenda. With the right technology, some waste could be reused as industrial raw materials or alternative energy.
“Waste from oil, mining, and palm sectors should be seen as an opportunity, not just a burden,” Yulisman said, adding that Parliament is ready to support regulations, oversight, and funding to make this work across all producing regions.
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