Bogor Raya Steps On PSEL Galuga Gas: Crisis Of 700 Tons Of Daily Waste Turned Into Electric Energy

Bogor City Government, West Java, is moving quickly to find long-term solutions to increasingly urgent waste problems. The Mayor of Bogor, Dedie A. Rachim, recently emphasized the City Government's commitment to immediately implement the Waste Into Electricity Program (PSEL) as an answer to the daily volume of waste in Rain City which reaches hundreds of tons. The Waste to Energy project is planned to be located in Galuga, involving cross-regional cooperation.

This commitment is not without a legal basis. This program is in line with Presidential Regulation (Perpres) of the Republic of Indonesia Number 109 of 2025 concerning the Handling of Urban Waste Through Waste Processing Into Renewable Energy Based on Environmentally Friendly Technology.

Synergy Of Three Regions In Subang

The affirmation of PSEL's commitment was conveyed by Dedie Rachim after signing the important Momerandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement was signed between the Provincial Government (Pemprov) of West Java, the Bogor City Government, and the Bogor Regency Government, which was also attended by the Regent of Bogor, Rudy Susmanto, and the Governor of West Java, Dedi Mulyadi. The signing ceremony took place at Lembur Pakuan, Sukasari Village, Subang Regency, on Wednesday, November 3, 2025.

Dedie Rachim explained that the signing of the MoU was an important milestone in cooperation involving three regions. According to him, the presence of the Governor of West Java marks the seriousness of the provincial government in realizing more modern and sustainable waste management solutions.

"Alhamdulillah, today the agreement between the Bogor City Government and Bogor Regency has been signed before the Governor," said Dedie Rachim.

He ensured that this project had a wide area of coverage. "The Project Waste to Energy or garbage into electricity in Indonesia also includes the Bogor Raya area," he explained.

Bogor City Garbage Data Demands Quick Solution

This strategic step is driven by the challenges of critical waste volume. Based on the latest data, the daily volume of waste production in Bogor City reaches a massive number, ranging from 700 to 800 tons per day. Of this amount, an average of 550 tons per day is successfully transported to the Galuga TPA.

However, the data also shows that there are still around 127 to 150 tons of garbage per day that have not been handled optimally, the accumulation of this waste that makes the Galuga TPA condition even more worrying. The conversion of waste through PSEL is expected to be a very effective solution to reduce the TPA load and utilize this remaining material into electrical energy.

Immediately Arrange Technical Implementation

Responding to this urgency, Dedie Rachim said that after the signing of the MoU, the focus would immediately be on preparing technical follow-ups between related local governments. This is important to ensure the acceleration of the construction of the PSEL facility.

He emphasized that this effort must be realized immediately in order to provide real benefits to the environment and society.

"After this, we will follow up technically on how to implement this Waste to Energy, which will be located in Galuga, can really be implemented, built, and as soon as possible we can use it as a solution for solving waste," he concluded.