Garbage from Outside is Accumulating at the Kramat Jati Central Market, the DPRD Requests the Manager to Tighten Supervision 

JAKARTA - The problem of garbage at the Kramat Jati Central Market has again been highlighted. Now, it has been revealed that there is garbage from outside the market area that is also thrown into the area.

Chairman of Commission B of the DKI Jakarta DPRD, Nova Harivan Paloh, reminded all parties to maintain market cleanliness and not make it a location for illegal waste disposal.

"We appeal to all parties to maintain market cleanliness. Don't let outsiders use the market as a garbage disposal site," said Nova at the DKI Jakarta DPRD building, Friday, February 27.

He gave an example of the practice of buying fruit in large quantities that leaves waste at the transaction location. "Only the fruit is brought, the rest is thrown away. This condition certainly adds to the waste pile," he continued.

For surveillance, Pasar Jaya has installed surveillance cameras or CCTV at a number of points and has given warnings to those who are caught throwing garbage carelessly. According to Nova, surveillance must be increased.

"There are CCTV and appeals from Pasar Jaya. This surveillance must be maximized so that no one throws away garbage carelessly," said Nova.

On the one hand, the B Commission of the DKI Jakarta DPRD also expressed support for the plan of Pasar Jaya to build a self-sufficient waste processing system at the Kramat Jati Central Market. This step is considered important to reduce the burden of the Bantargebang Waste Treatment Plant, which currently accommodates around 7,800 tons of waste per day.

Although he supports it, he reminds that the development of facilities, including incinerators, still pays attention to environmental aspects. Nova asked the Environment Service to carry out strict supervision, especially regarding the analysis of environmental impacts (AMDAL) and residues from burning.

"Don't let the incinerator have an impact on traders and consumers around the market. AMDAL and combustion residues must be seriously monitored," he said.