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Bandung Closes Waste Stations as Landfill Quota Exhausted, Thousands of Tons of Waste May Pile Up

From Republika · (9m ago) Indonesian Critical tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Bandung city has closed its waste transfer stations (TPS) due to exhausted transport quotas to the Sarimukti landfill.
  • The closure, effective immediately, prevents new waste from being accepted until Thursday, April 30, 2026.
  • Residents are urged to manage their waste independently at the neighborhood (RW) level.

Bandung is facing a critical waste management crisis as the city's transport quota to the Sarimukti landfill has been exhausted. Mayor Muhammad Farhan announced the closure of all waste transfer stations (TPS) starting Thursday, April 30, 2026, a move intended to prevent further accumulation of waste within the city.

The decision comes after the realization that the transport quota for waste to the Sarimukti Final Disposal Site (TPA) in West Bandung Regency is full until Thursday. This means no more waste can be transported from the TPS to the TPA for the time being. The situation is reportedly exacerbated by waste disposal from outside the Bandung area.

Kuota pengangkutan sampah kita ini untuk hari Kamis hanya bisa sampai hari ini kita melakukan pengangkutan. Jumat, Sabtu, Ahad kita tidak bisa melakukan pengangkutan lagi karena kuota sudah habis

— Muhammad FarhanThe Mayor of Bandung explained the exhaustion of the waste transport quota to the Sarimungkan landfill, leading to the closure of waste transfer stations.

To mitigate the problem, the city administration has instructed sub-district heads to coordinate with neighborhood (RW) leaders to intensify independent waste management efforts. The closure of TPS is a drastic measure to contain the escalating waste problem within the city limits, forcing a shift towards localized solutions.

This situation underscores the fragility of Bandung's waste management system, heavily reliant on the Sarimukti TPA. The city's inability to manage its waste effectively, even with measures like TPS, highlights the need for more sustainable and decentralized waste processing strategies. The current crisis demands immediate community involvement and a long-term vision for waste reduction and recycling.

TPS sudah kita tutup sekarang ini semuanya. Mulai malam ini kita tutup. Jadi Jumat, Sabtu, Ahad TPS sudah tidak bisa menerima sampah baru

— Muhammad FarhanThe Mayor announced the immediate closure of all waste transfer stations to prevent new waste from being accepted over the weekend.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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