JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Environmental Service (DLH) transported 137 tons of garbage from the coastal area of the Muara Baru Sea Dike, North Jakarta. The handling was carried out since Friday, January 16 through collaboration between the Water Agency Waste Management Unit (UPSBA) and the Thousand Islands Environmental Service Division.
Head of the DKI Jakarta DLH Asep Kuswanto said the transportation was carried out gradually with increased intensity every day.
On the first day, officers transported 35 tons of garbage, followed by 25 tons on the second day. The volume of garbage increased significantly on the third day, Sunday, January 18, with a total of 77 tons being transported.
"On the third day, we strengthened the handling by deploying 100 sanitation officers, 12 pontoon units, seven small-type garbage trucks, six large-type trucks, two excavators, and two rubber boats. The handling is also supported by various auxiliary tools such as PPE, garbage scraping, containers, and garbage containers to speed up the transportation process," said Asep in his statement, Monday, January 19.
DLH also implements a handling method by installing restrictions in the waters. The restrictions are made from High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and bamboo materials to prevent the movement of garbage from spreading to a wider area.
"In the future, we will strengthen the restrictions more permanently in all zones and prepare a reserve fleet, especially during heavy rains," explained Asep.
"Our target is that the sterilization of the Muara Baru area can be completed in five days, with the total amount of garbage estimated to exceed 200 tons since the first day of handling," he added.
Asep said that waste in coastal areas and water bodies is a recurring problem that requires cross-sectoral handling. According to him, cleaning efforts will not be optimal without a change in people's behavior in waste management.
"Maintaining the cleanliness of the waters is a shared responsibility. Community participation is very important for the sustainability of the Jakarta coastal environment," concluded Asep.
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