West Java encourages making waste sorting a culture

West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has launched the "Jabar Berseka" (West Java Clean) movement, urging residents to make waste sorting a daily habit starting from their homes. The initiative aims to cultivate a sustainable waste management culture and significantly reduce the volume of waste sent to landfills.

The launch event, held at SOR Arcamanik in Bandung City on Friday, July 24, 2026, saw the participation of approximately 4,200 individuals. Attendees included students, members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), volunteers, and sanitation workers. The event featured an "Apel Siaga" (Readiness Rally) and a declaration for the "Aksi Pilah Sampah dari Rumah" (Waste Sorting from Home Action).

Following the rally and declaration, participants engaged in a clean-up activity, symbolizing the commencement of the sustainable waste management drive. The provincial government is actively encouraging broad community involvement, from students to various community groups, to build responsible waste management habits. This action-oriented approach, starting with sorting waste at the household level, is intended to build a sustainable environmental culture and raise public awareness about the importance of cleanliness from within the family environment.