As A Result Of The Driver's Death In Bantargebang, DKI Evaluates Total Waste Management

DKI Jakarta Governor (Diah Ayu/VOI)

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Environment Agency (LH) has tightened job safety and health standards for field officers. This step was taken after a garbage truck driver reportedly died of exhaustion while queuing for unloading cargo to the Bantargebang Integrated Waste Processing Site (TPST).

Head of the DKI Jakarta Environment Agency, Asep Kuswanto, admitted that a thorough evaluation is now being carried out to ensure a safer work pattern and waste management that does not burden officers in the field.

"This incident is a reminder for us to tighten work safety standards so that similar incidents do not happen again," Asep said in his statement, Tuesday, December 9.

One of the focuses of evaluation is the long queue of garbage trucks in Bantargebang. Queues that accumulate at certain hours are said to increase the physical pressure of drivers who have to wait hours before they can dispose of the load.

"The longer the truck waits, the higher the risk of safety due to the driver's fatigue factor. Therefore, the safety aspect must be the main foundation in every operational policy," said Asep.

DLH is now rearranging the pattern of transportation from five urban areas. Changes are made to fleet schedules and disposal flows so as not to be centered at the same time. The tightening of waste disposal times is expected to reduce the queue load and prevent new buildup points.

"With more equitable distribution and qualified information system support, waiting times can be suppressed and workloads are more measurable," explained Asep.

Asep said that improvements did not only stop at the schedule reformulation, but also included strengthening supporting facilities and more responsive operational arrangements for field conditions. The update of safety protocols is said to be an important step to ensure the safety of workers on duty in the midst of long operating hours.

"We are doing this improvement so that the Jakarta waste management system is more efficient, safe, and humane. Protection for workers who are the backbone of the city's cleanliness is our priority," he said.

For information, a garbage truck driver named Wahyudi from the South Jakarta LH Sub-Department reportedly died after queuing for too long to unload the garbage cargo to the Bantar Gebang TPST on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Based on information from fellow drivers, the queue for unloading cargo in Bantargebang can last very long, even known for up to 20 hours. The long queue process was accused of causing fatigue which resulted in the driver's death.

DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said he had received an initial report regarding the condition of the victim. Apparently, the driver also has a history of heart disease.

"I received a direct report from the Mayor of South Jakarta regarding this matter. Indeed, it is also indicated that there is a heart disease," Pramono said when met in Penjaringan, South Jakarta, Monday, December 8.

The DKI Provincial Government ensures that administrative handling and support for the victims' families have been provided. Pramono stated that the assistance includes compensation including BPJS Employment claims.

"I have asked because he was working and then died to be given maximum compensation," he said.