Jakarta to implement controlled landfill system for waste management

The Jakarta provincial government is implementing a significant change in waste management, transitioning the Bantargebang Integrated Waste Management Site (TPST) to a controlled landfill system. This phased implementation begins on August 1, 2026, marking a move away from the current open dumping practices.

Dudi Gardesi, Head of the DKI Jakarta Environmental Agency, stated that the gradual transition ensures the continuity of waste transportation and management services from Jakarta. The controlled landfill method involves burying, leveling, and compacting waste, followed by periodic covering with specific materials. This technique is designed to mitigate odors, reduce fire risks, minimize environmental impact, and prevent potential landslides.

This initiative is part of Jakarta's "100% Managed Waste Management Roadmap," developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment. Alongside the controlled landfill system, the provincial government is enhancing the capacity of various waste processing facilities within Jakarta and at the Bantargebang site itself. The goal is to increase the volume of waste processed before it is ultimately landfilled.

According to the roadmap, open dumping dominated waste management at Bantargebang in Q2 2026, accounting for 72.56%. Processed waste was only 7.59%. By Q3 and Q4 2026, the target is to reduce open dumping to 50.34%, introduce controlled landfilling at 8.39%, and increase processed waste to 20.28%. By 2028, open dumping is expected to cease entirely, replaced by safer and more environmentally friendly waste processing and controlled landfill systems.

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Starting August 1, we are initiating a gradual transition from open dumping practices towards controlled landfill management. The government is responsible for ensuring this change proceeds smoothly.