DKI Provincial Government asks residents to sort waste from home, businesses must manage independently 

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov) through the Environment Service (DLH) again emphasizes the importance of reducing waste from its source. This step is taken through the strengthening of the Waste Reduction and Sorting from Sources which is considered to be the main foundation for sustainable waste management in the capital.

This encouragement is in line with the direction of the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Pramono Anung, who asked the regional ranks ranging from the mayor to the head of the village to actively mobilize the community. The regional government is positioned as the spearhead in building the habit of sorting waste at the household level.

Head of the DKI Jakarta DLH, Asep Kuswanto, assessed that the old pattern that relies on transportation and hoarding is no longer enough to suppress Jakarta's waste problems, which continue to increase.

"Waste sorting from sources must be carried out consistently and massively so that it really has an impact on reducing the volume of waste sent to Bantargebang TPST," said Asep in his statement, Thursday, April 2.

According to him, the success of this program depends heavily on inter-regional coordination. Collaboration between the city government, sub-districts, and villages is said to be the key to encouraging broad citizen participation.

DLH also encourages the reactivation of community-based waste management facilities, such as the Waste Management Unit (BPS) at the RW level. This facility is expected to become a center for residents' waste processing activities.

On the other hand, the processing of organic waste through the maggot bioconversion method of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) continues to be expanded. This method is considered effective in reducing food waste, which has dominated the household waste generation.

In addition, the existence of garbage banks will continue to be maintained as an instrument for reducing waste as well as providing economic value for the community.

"On the other hand, strengthening the garbage bank remains one of the focuses. In addition to helping reduce waste, the existence of the garbage bank also provides economic added value for the community," added Asep.

DLH emphasized that the problem of waste is not solely the responsibility of the government, but requires the involvement of all parties, including the community and community.

"We try to sort it out has become a habit at home, starting from separating food leftovers, plastic, and not mixing them in one container, the impact is big, not only for environmental cleanliness, but also for the health and quality of life of the community," he explained.

Not only targeting households, DLH also expands the impetus to the business sector, especially hotels, restaurants, and cafes (HORECA). Business actors are asked to manage their waste independently according to applicable regulations.

"This is no longer a choice, but an obligation. Especially for food waste, which should be processed into compost or through bioconversion such as BSF maggots, so that not all of it ends up in the landfill," he said.

In practice, business actors are asked to start with simple steps, such as providing four types of garbage cans, namely organic, recycling, residue, and household B3 waste.

DLH also emphasized the importance of changing the way of thinking in the commercial sector. Waste management is not sufficiently understood as an administrative obligation, but rather as part of environmental responsibility.

"We want business actors to see waste management as part of a shared responsibility, not just an administrative obligation," said Asep.

In the future, sorting waste from sources is expected to strengthen the effectiveness of processing facilities such as Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) and Waste Processing into Electric Energy (PSEL) in Jakarta.

DLH also invites all HORECA business actors to consistently carry out self-management of waste as part of the solution for waste management in the capital city.

"Good waste management can only be realized through cooperation. We invite the HORECA sector to be part of the solution, by starting real steps from their respective businesses," concluded Asep.