The Jakarta Provincial Government is targeting full waste management across the capital by 2028. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo said the development of Waste-to-Energy Plants (PLTSa) will be one of the main instruments to achieve the target.
Pramono said Jakarta is planned to have three PLTSa facilities located in Bantargebang, Tanjung Priok, and Sunter. Each facility is projected to process around 1,500 to 2,000 tons of waste.
According to him, the capacity is expected to help balance the volume of waste generated in Jakarta every day. The provincial government is currently coordinating with Danantara and the Ministry of Environment to accelerate the completion of the waste processing facilities.
Pramono announced the target while speaking to reporters in the Rorotan area of North Jakarta. He hopes the PLTSa facilities will strengthen the city’s waste management system while reducing the burden of waste handling that Jakarta has faced for years.
In addition to developing waste processing facilities, the Jakarta Provincial Government is also encouraging residents to sort waste at its source. According to Pramono, waste-sorting initiatives are increasingly developing at the neighborhood level through RT and RW communities.
The Jakarta Provincial Government regularly requests reports on waste management progress and waste-sorting activities across various areas. The government hopes the practice will develop into a collective movement that residents carry out sustainably.
Strengthening Waste Banks is also part of the strategy. The Jakarta Government recorded that the number of Waste Bank facilities has now reached 2,247 units across various parts of the capital.
Pramono said a combination of waste-processing technology and community participation is necessary to address Jakarta’s waste problem comprehensively. He also appreciated the support of Environment Minister Jumhur Hidayat for efforts to improve waste management in Jakarta.
According to Pramono, Jakarta’s waste management has improved compared with previous conditions. The capital currently generates around 9,000 tons of waste every day, but the volume is increasingly being managed through various programs and facilities that continue to be developed.
The 2028 target is expected to become a major milestone for Jakarta in establishing a more integrated waste management system, covering the entire process from waste sorting to final treatment.
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