Jakarta Markets Begin Waste Sorting at Source Ahead of New Management System

Jakarta's market authority, Perumda Pasar Jaya, has launched a waste-sorting program across all 146 of its markets. This proactive measure aligns with Jakarta's upcoming waste management overhaul in August 2026, which will move away from the traditional landfill disposal system.

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This is our shared commitment and concrete step to create a clean, healthy, hygienic, and comfortable market environment, both for traders and the public visiting the market, in supporting Jakarta towards a global city.

Agus Himawan, Director Utama of Perumda Pasar Jaya, stated that the initiative, dubbed Gerakan Bersih Pasar (Geber), is a tangible commitment to creating cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable market environments for both vendors and visitors. This effort supports Jakarta's ambition to become a global city.

The markets are now equipped with segregated waste bins to facilitate sorting at the source. Himawan emphasized that waste management can no longer solely rely on downstream handling, stressing the need for waste reduction at the point of generation, especially in traditional markets. This is crucial as the provincial government will cease sending waste to the Bantargebang landfill starting August 2026.

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As many as 146 markets under the auspices of Perumda Pasar Jaya have been equipped with segregated trash can facilities. This facility is prepared so that waste sorting can begin directly from its source.

To ensure the program's sustainability, Perumda Pasar Jaya is piloting a self-sufficient waste management project at Pasar Induk Kramat Jati in collaboration with LAPI ITB and PT FDR. Furthermore, 58 personnel have been appointed to the Geber Task Force. These individuals will oversee the program's implementation, educate vendors, and encourage behavioral change in waste management practices within the markets.

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Waste management can no longer rely on downstream handling. Efforts to reduce waste must start from the waste-generating areas, including traditional markets.

Himawan acknowledged that changing old habits and building a culture of cleanliness requires time and patience. However, he expressed optimism that through collective effort and consistency, Perumda Pasar Jaya's markets can transform into clean, healthy, and modern trading spaces. La Ode Basir, a member of the Supervisory Board, echoed this sentiment, urging for consistent execution to embed waste sorting as a collective consciousness and working culture within Pasar Jaya.

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This movement is not just a ceremony, but must be born as a collective awareness and collective culture of Pasar Jaya people. Waste sorting must be