Politeknik Tempo Educates Sukabumi Selatan Residents on Waste Management

Politeknik Tempo, in collaboration with four other higher education institutions, has launched an educational initiative for residents of Sukabumi Selatan, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, focusing on effective waste management. The program, held on July 27, 2026, emphasizes the critical importance of sorting waste at its source and enhancing the operational capacity of local waste banks.

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Our facilities are available, but community involvement is still minimal. We are grateful to the lecturers who are helping us realize a better waste management program.

The initiative is part of a broader community service program, fulfilling the tridharma of higher education. The participating institutions include Universitas Budi Luhur, Politeknik LP3I, STIE Bisnis Indonesia, and STIE Wiyata Mandala (WYM). A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Sukabumi Selatan sub-district and the five universities, formalizing their partnership in waste management efforts.

Anjas Umaryadi, the head of Sukabumi Selatan sub-district, acknowledged that while waste management facilities are in place, community participation remains a significant hurdle. He expressed gratitude for the academic institutions' support, anticipating that their involvement will boost residents' engagement in managing waste more effectively. Muhammad Nur Hidayat, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs at Politeknik Tempo, highlighted that waste remains a major challenge in Indonesia, with less than 50% of waste being successfully managed, falling short of government targets.

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The percentage of waste successfully managed is still below the government's target of 50 percent.

Experts from the participating universities provided training on various aspects of waste management. Suharto from STIE Bisnis Indonesia urged residents to change their perspective on waste, emphasizing the environmental, social, and health impacts of improper disposal. Inna Hanarti from Politeknik LP3I inspired attendees to become environmental champions by starting waste management at home. The educational session concluded with insights from Yani Prabowo of Universitas Budi Luhur. The organizers hope this education will strengthen waste bank governance and increase public participation in source separation, contributing to national waste reduction efforts.

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We are grateful to the lecturers who are helping us realize a better waste management program.