Jakarta Aims for 100% Waste Management by 2026, Strengthens Community Involvement
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: The Jakarta Environmental Service has set an ambitious target to achieve 100% waste management by 2026, prioritizing 70% waste processing and 30% waste reduction as part of its key environmental program.
Head of the Jakarta Environmental Service, Asep Kuswanto, announced on Wednesday that this goal will be achieved through enhanced community participation in waste sorting and the adoption of eco-friendly waste management practices.
Strengthening Waste Management and Circular Economy
Kuswanto emphasized the importance of boosting the circular economy by maximizing waste utilization, reducing plastic waste, and promoting self-sufficient waste management in residential areas and markets. He noted that efforts will also focus on:
- Optimizing scheduled waste transportation.
- Enhancing the role of temporary landfills as integrated waste processing centers.
- Expanding waste processing capacity through Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) technology.
- Upgrading and maintaining facilities at the Bantargebang Landfill Site.
- Deploying waste filtration systems at Jakarta’s borders to reduce waste overflow.
Kuswanto reiterated that strengthening public awareness and participation in waste sorting is a crucial component of this initiative.
DPRD Calls for Waste Bank Optimization and Technological Innovation
Meanwhile, Chairman of Commission D of the Jakarta Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD), Yuke Yurike, urged the Jakarta government to optimize the role of waste banks, which serve as vital instruments for both waste reduction and community-based economic benefits.
Yurike also called for technological advancements and infrastructure improvements in waste management, particularly in the upstream-to-downstream processing of waste. She stressed the need to accelerate the construction of Waste Power Plants (PLTSa) and to convert waste into alternative energy sources, such as RDF.
“We are waiting for a breakthrough in technology for waste management,” she stated.
Central Government Support for Waste-to-Energy Projects
In addition to regional efforts, the central government is committed to intensifying support for the development of Waste Power Plants (PLTSa) to address waste management challenges at the national level, especially in response to growing population trends.
The initiative underscores Jakarta’s commitment to sustainable urban waste management, environmental protection, and innovative waste-to-energy solutions.
