Jokowi's Son Gibran Rakabuming Raka Calls Garbage Officers As Heroes Of Cleanliness In Surakarta

Surakarta Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka accompanied by the Head of the Surakarta City Environment Agency, Gatot Sutanto (Photo: Bambang Dwi Marwoto/Antara)

JAKARTA - The Mayor of Surakarta, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, said that the garbage officer is a hero of the cleanliness of the city of Surakarta in Central Java province. The Surakarta City Hygiene Fleet Alert, which was held in the parking lot of the Manahan Solo Stadium, was reported by Antara, Wednesday, November 10. The Surakarta City Sanitation Fleet Alert Ceremony was also attended by 213 garbage fleets and hundreds of cleaning and waste officers from five sub-districts in Surakarta City. commemorating Heroes Day. Gibran on that occasion also thanked the cleaning and waste officers for their dedication so far. The various challenges and risks faced did not dampen his enthusiasm for working to create a Bright Solo City. and always obey the health protocols during this pandemic. Because they are the backbone of the cleanliness and beauty of the city of Surakarta," said Gibran.

Gibran said that garbage is an inseparable part of people's daily lives. Thus, care needs to be taken so that it does not become a serious threat, especially the current weather conditions, entering the rainy season. Indiscriminate waste disposal will result in environmental pollution, be it soil, water or air. Regarding waste, it is not only the responsibility of the government, but also awareness and concern from each individual to protect the environment. According to Gibran, protecting the environment starts at home and disposes of and manages waste properly. The Government of the Republic of Indonesia through the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (LHK) gives the Adipura award to districts or cities that are successful in managing their cleanliness and environment. This is a common challenge to turn Surakarta City into Adipura city. One of the efforts made by the Surakarta City Government in realizing integrated waste management is by building the Putri Cempo waste power plant (PLTS) and is planned to start operating in 2022. Meanwhile, managing waste from its source to the final disposal site is the task of the janitor and waste management. . For this reason, the Government awarded the L 300 vehicle fleet and garbage motorbikes at the kelurahan level in the city of Solo. He hopes that the award will spur enthusiasm for better solid waste management in the city of Solo.