Chinese Firm GAD Environmental Seeks Collaboration on Waste Management in Indonesia

The waste problem in Indonesia has become an emergency issue requiring immediate handling, particularly in Jakarta and other cities. The Bantargebang Integrated Waste Treatment Plant (TPST), for example, has officially implemented a policy to only accept residual waste from outside, especially from Jakarta, starting 1 August 2026. Consequently, to prevent overcapacity, waste that can still be recycled or processed (organic, inorganic) will no longer be accepted at TPST Bantargebang. Addressing this issue, GAD Environmental Technology Co. Ltd, a top-tier private Chinese company, conducted a series of meetings with the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, the Jakarta Provincial Government’s Environmental Agency, and the Ministry of Environment in Jakarta on Monday (22/6/2026). At the meeting with the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, Deputy for Investment Promotion Nurul Ichwan, Director of Promotion for East Asia, South Asia, Middle East and Africa Cahyo Purnomo, and staff were present. GAD Environmental Technology Co. Ltd was represented by Vice President Coli Cao, Director of the International Business Department, and Senior Advisor Isman Wibowo. The next meeting was held at the office of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Regional Environmental Laboratory, attended by Head of the Environmental Agency Dudi Gardesi Asikin and Dedi. The third and final meeting took place at the Ministry of Environment, attended by representatives of the Deputy for Waste, Hazardous Waste, and B3 Management, Windi, Ratna, and Mei. Senior Advisor of GAD Environmental Technology Co. Ltd, Ismeth Wibowo, stated that in the three meetings, GAD Environmental expressed its intention to collaborate with the Indonesian Government in tackling waste management. ‘The company, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Shenzhen with its core business in waste management, offers technology and experience from China and other countries through BOT, joint venture, and other schemes, particularly in landfill construction and operation management,’ said Ismeth.