Eid Holiday Increases Waste in Bandung City by 20%
Waste volume in Bandung City increased by 20% during the 2026 Eid holiday. This situation was worsened by the early onset of the dry season, leading to the falling of leaves.
This was conveyed by Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan on Friday (27/3). Currently, there has been a rise in waste volume exceeding 20% following the influx of tourists to the area.
This condition is further aggravated by the arrival of the dry season earlier than expected, resulting in piles of dry leaves on the streets. “Waste production has risen above 20%. We are working hard to clean up the rapidly increasing dry leaves due to the dry season arriving faster than anticipated,” he explained.
To maintain tourist comfort, Farhan has instructed the Environmental Agency (DLH), Transportation Agency (Dishub), and Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) to be on full alert 24 hours a day. “Besides waste, the main focus of officers at present is regulating illegal parking,” he said.
Furthermore, Farhan predicts that the number of tourist visits will reach one million during this 2026 Eid holiday. Up to Wednesday (25/3), 700,000 travellers had already crowded various spots in the capital of West Java.
He revealed that the majority of visitors are family groups opting to stay overnight. These tourists are dominated by residents from the Jabodetabek region.
“Up to last Wednesday, around 700,000 visitors were recorded. We estimate this number could reach one million at the peak visitation on Saturday and Sunday,” he said.
The high enthusiasm of tourists has had a positive impact on the hospitality sector. Farhan noted that occupancy rates for three- to five-star hotels average above 50%, while non-star hotels are approaching 50%. Even during the peak H+2 and H+3 periods of Eid, he said occupancy rates reached above 90%.
Based on the data he gathered, there are five most popular tourist destinations during this long holiday: Masjid Raya Al-Jabbar, Kiara Artha Park, Museum Geologi, Taman Lalu Lintas, and Saung Angklung Udjo.