JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has tightened supervision and action against illegal waste and debris dumping practices in the Tanggul Muara Baru area, North Jakarta. This step was taken following the discovery of waste dumping activities that polluted the coastal area.
The joint operation was held with the involvement of the Legal Enforcement and Enforcement Division of the DKI Jakarta Environment Service (DLH), the North Jakarta Administration City Government, the Water and Air Police (Polairud), the Tanjung Priok Port Metro Police, the North Jakarta Satpol PP, the Transportation Service, and elements of the local sub-districts and villages.
Head of the DKI Jakarta Environment Service Asep Kuswanto said that law enforcement was carried out to provide a deterrent effect and prevent environmental pollution from occurring again in the coastal area.
"The handling is carried out in an integrated manner through direct supervision in the field and the establishment of a joint post to support the legal enforcement process," Asep told reporters, Wednesday, January 21.
The DKI DLH emphasizes prevention as the main focus so that the practice of illegal waste disposal does not recur. A number of vulnerable points are equipped with banners prohibiting waste disposal, which refers to the provisions of Article 130 of Regional Regulation Number 3 of 2013 concerning Waste Management.
"Currently, our focus is on prevention so that the practice of illegal waste disposal does not recur. One of the concrete steps taken is the installation of a ban on waste disposal banner in accordance with the provisions of Article 130 of Regional Regulation Number 3 of 2013 concerning Waste Management at a number of vulnerable points," said Asep.
In addition, supervision in the Tanggul Muara Baru area is strengthened by installing access portals and surveillance cameras (CCTV). This effort is aimed at monitoring the activities of vehicles entering and leaving as well as preventing illegal waste disposal.
DLH ensures that enforcement is carried out in accordance with applicable laws, ranging from administrative sanctions, Minor Criminal Acts (Tipiring), to more severe criminal sanctions. The enforcement of administrative sanctions is carried out by DLH supervisory officers together with the North Jakarta Environmental Service Bureau based on Regulation Number 3 of 2013.
In the regulation, anyone who is proven to have dumped or piled up garbage in rivers, waterways, roads, parks, or public places can be fined up to Rp500,000.
"In addition, for business actors who manage waste without a permit, they can be subject to administrative sanctions as stipulated in Article 131 paragraph (1) of Regulation 3/2013, in the form of a fine of Rp. 5 million to Rp. 10 million, accompanied by the obligation to handle waste management business permits," explained Asep.
Meanwhile, for enforcement through the Tipiring mechanism, Satpol PP applies Regulation Number 8 of 2007 concerning Public Order. Violators can be sentenced to imprisonment for a minimum of 10 days and a maximum of 60 days, or a minimum fine of Rp. 100,000 and a maximum of Rp. 20 million.
DLH also opened the possibility of applying heavier criminal sanctions based on Law Number 18 of 2008 concerning Waste Management if serious violations are found.
Since Friday, January 16, the DKI DLH has been transporting garbage in the Tanggul Muara Baru area. Until the handling process is complete, it is estimated that more than 200 tons of garbage must be transported so that the coastal conditions are clean and under control again.
"We appeal to all parties to comply with applicable regulations and not to throw away garbage carelessly. This action not only damages the environment, but also has a wide impact on the community," concluded Asep.
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