Bengkala Landfill to Stop Accepting Organic Waste from 1 May, Residents Required to Sort
The Buleleng Regency Government is taking firm steps to tackle the waste crisis at the Bengkala Final Disposal Site (TPA), which is currently over capacity. The solution pursued is no longer mere collection and disposal, but a complete change in management patterns through waste sorting at the source.
This policy will be implemented gradually. As of 1 May 2026, the Bengkala TPA will no longer accept organic waste. In the future, the TPA will only function to accommodate residual waste.
Buleleng Regent I Nyoman Sutjidra emphasised that waste issues have now become a national concern receiving serious attention from the central government. Even the handling of waste is targeted to be resolved within the next three years.
“All parties have equal responsibility. Regional leaders must set an example, starting from households to office environments,” he asserted on Monday (13/4/2026).
According to Sutjidra, the inadequate condition of the Bengkala TPA forces a system change. The open dumping scheme is targeted to be stopped at the latest by the end of July 2026. In its place, Source-Based Waste Management (PSBS) must be maximised.
In the future, the collection system will also change. Waste will be collected in a already sorted condition according to its type.
“We ask all regional leaders to actively guide the community so that waste sorting runs smoothly,” he said.
The Head of the Buleleng Environmental Agency, I Gede Putra Aryana, revealed that the volume of waste entering the Bengkala TPA currently averages 450 cubic metres per day. This condition exacerbates the burden on the TPA, especially since it still uses an open disposal system.
Therefore, the transformation of waste management is deemed urgent and aligns with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLH) directives regarding the acceleration of TPA arrangement towards controlled to sanitary landfill systems.
“Through this step, we hope there will be real changes in waste management,” he said on Monday (13/4/2026).
The Buleleng Regency Government is preparing several strategies. Starting from mandating waste sorting at the household level, encouraging the processing of organic waste, strengthening TPS3R and waste banks, to limiting single-use plastics.
In addition, the waste collection schedule is also regulated. Organic waste will be collected on odd dates, while non-organic waste on even dates.
This policy is also accompanied by firm sanctions. Unsorted waste will not be collected and will be returned. Violators will also face sanctions ranging from warnings to administrative penalties.
The Regency Government hopes this change can become a turning point. Waste will no longer be a burden, but can be utilised productively by the community.