Jakarta – A deepening waste management crisis is unfolding in Tangerang Selatan (Tangsel), Indonesia, after neighboring Bogor Regency ceased accepting the city’s trash shipments earlier this week. The move, prompted by environmental concerns regarding a private waste processing facility’s compliance with regulations, leaves tangsel officials scrambling to address a mounting garbage problem and find alternative disposal solutions. Approximately 200 tons of waste previously sent to Bogor daily are now in need of a new destination, raising questions about the long-term sustainability of waste disposal strategies in the region.
A waste disposal crisis is deepening in Tangerang Selatan (Tangsel), Indonesia, after the Bogor Regency government halted processing trash shipped from the city. The decision stems from concerns over environmental compliance at a private waste facility, leaving Tangsel scrambling for alternative solutions to a growing garbage problem.
Tangsel had been sending approximately 200 tons of waste daily to Bogor for processing, but that arrangement has now ended.
“The decision to halt processing follows the discovery of waste management activities that did not comply with the company’s permits and environmental approvals, as well as a step to protect the environment and the surrounding community,” Bogor Regent Rudy Susmanto said in a statement Tuesday, January 13.
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Prior to the suspension, the Bogor Regency Environmental Agency conducted a thorough review of the operation.
“Specifically regarding business permits, environmental impact assessments, and environmental approvals. This also included ensuring whether the activities had received approval from the local community,” Susmanto explained.
The agency discovered that Tangsel had partnered with a private company for waste processing, but that the company lacked the necessary permits. This led Bogor officials to terminate the waste processing agreement.
“Domestic waste processing activities are a different activity and are not yet permitted. Therefore, the Bogor Regency government jointly halted the activity temporarily,” said Tengku Mulya, head of the Bogor Regency Environmental Agency.
Tangsel Officials Promise Quick Resolution
Deputy Mayor of Tangsel Pilar Saga Ichsan addressed the situation following Bogor Regency’s decision. Pilar stated that the matter is still under discussion.
“Currently, we are communicating with the Bogor Regency government regarding Tangsel’s cooperation with Aspex Kumbong,” Pilar told reporters Wednesday, January 14.
Pilar maintained that the private company working with Tangsel on waste processing already has permits from the central government. He expressed a commitment to continuing communication to find a solution.
“Because Aspex Kumbong itself has a permit from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry as a waste management facility with equipment. We will continue to build communication,” he said.
Pilar expressed hope that the cooperation would resume after further discussion, and assured a solution is forthcoming.
“But hopefully, there will be a breakthrough so that our cooperation between Tangsel and Aspex Kumbong can continue to run well. But so far, communication continues to be established. Hopefully, we can find a bright spot like that and hopefully there will be good news soon,” he said.
Pilar noted that waste shipments to Cileungsi have been temporarily suspended, while awaiting a response from the Bogor Regency government.
Currently, waste from Tangsel is being diverted to Cilowong, Serang, Banten. “Cilowong is still operating, although currently only 10 trucks per day,” Pilar added.
Tangsel Identifies Three Areas Facing Severe Waste Issues
Tangsel Mayor Benyamin Davnie identified three areas within the city as facing the most critical waste management challenges. These areas are experiencing higher levels of waste accumulation than others.
“Almost all the rivers, yes. Ciputat, Ciputat Timur, then Serpong. The amount of waste outside is critical. Below that are Pamulang, Pondok Aren, and Serpong Utara,” Benyamin told reporters Wednesday, January 14.
Benyamin stated he has been in contact with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry to address the issue, and plans to expand waste banks and reduce, reuse, recycle (TPS3R) facilities. He noted that not all existing TPS3R facilities are currently operating at full capacity.
“The first step in managing waste is at the source, at the community level. Forming waste banks and TPS3R facilities. Currently, we have 54 waste banks (TPS3R) from all of this, and only 36 (TPS3R) are active, if I’m not mistaken, we will increase that later,” he said.
To achieve this, Benyamin said the Ministry of Environment and Forestry will provide direct assistance in establishing TPS3R facilities and waste banks. He stated that this is a commitment from the central government and the Governor of Banten.
“They will deploy a number of employees from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry to these seven sub-districts to help facilitate the formation of waste banks, for example, recording, documenting TPS 3R, and identifying critical waste points in each area,” he said.
“This is a commitment from the Minister of Environment and Forestry and also guidance from the Governor of Banten. We will continue to improve waste management in Tangerang Selatan in the short, medium, and long term,” he continued.
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