Mataram's Waste to Become Fuel Source with New 60-Ton Processing Facility

Indonesia's Ministry of Public Works is constructing the Kebon Talo Integrated Waste Treatment Facility (TPST) in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, a significant step to bolster urban waste management. The facility is designed to process 60 tons of waste per day, aiming to enhance environmental quality and support the region's vital tourism sector.

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The construction of TPST Kebon Talo is part of the government's efforts to address waste management challenges in Mataram City, which produces around 425 tons of waste per day.

Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo stated that TPST Kebon Talo, situated on 1.48 hectares, will serve the Ampenan and Sekarbela districts. Its construction addresses the urgent need for waste infrastructure, particularly after the closure of the Kebon Kongok Regional Landfill limited waste management capacity. Hanggodo noted that the government, following President Prabowo Subianto's directives, is accelerating waste management solutions by strengthening infrastructure and employing technologies that transform waste into valuable resources.

The facility employs an integrated waste management concept, moving beyond mere collection to sorting and processing, thereby reducing the volume of waste destined for landfills. It features automated sorting technology to separate organic, inorganic, metal, and residual waste. Additionally, the TPST utilizes Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) technology to produce alternative fuel and boost recycling rates.

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In the future, we will turn mountains of waste into electricity. But more importantly, we must first change our culture. Stop throwing trash into rivers and the sea. Because when we throw it away carelessly, nature will punish us back, for example, floods from rivers, tidal surges from the sea.

The main structure includes a 2,592 square meter processing hangar, supported by operational offices, weighbridge operator posts, and other essential infrastructure. The processing system operates on two lines, organic and RDF/inorganic, ensuring efficient, environmentally friendly, and economically valuable waste processing. Construction began on June 12, 2026, with completion targeted for December 31, 2026, and an expected service life of 20 years. Hanggodo expressed hope that this reliable infrastructure will improve urban environmental quality, support regional economic growth, and contribute to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable city.

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Construction of TPST Kebon Talo began on June 12, 2026, and is targeted for completion on December 31, 2026, with a projected service life of 20 years.