Environmental Minister Monitors Low-Waste Eid Exodus at Ngawi Terminal

Ngawi — Indonesia’s Environmental Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq conducted a waste management monitoring visit at Kertonegoro Terminal in Ngawi District, East Java, as part of the Low-Waste Eid Exodus campaign for Lebaran 2026.

During his visit, the Environmental Minister directly observed the waste sorting process conducted at Kertonegoro Terminal Ngawi. The activity aimed to assess the implementation of waste management, particularly the separation of organic and inorganic waste to enable recycling and reuse.

“Our monitoring today shows that Ngawi Terminal is indeed conducting waste processing, but it still needs further improvement as it is not yet optimal,” said Minister Hanif Faisol in Ngawi on Sunday.

Beyond the need to strengthen waste management, Kertonegoro Terminal Ngawi also lacks the environmental documentation that is mandatory for businesses.

“This environmental documentation issue is not only in Ngawi. I believe most terminals and stations across Java still lack these documents,” he said.

“We will provide direct support from the Environmental Ministry alongside relevant provincial agencies so that all stations and terminals without documentation can promptly complete their requirements,” said Hanif.

During his visit to Ngawi Terminal, the Environmental Minister also distributed reusable tumblers to visitors. These water containers are intended to reduce waste production, particularly from disposable plastic water bottles, which have been a significant source of waste.

The Environmental Minister has been actively promoting the Low-Waste Eid Exodus campaign ahead of the 2026 Lebaran exodus by monitoring critical points along the Trans-Java Toll Road and transport facilities such as terminals and stations. The programme aims to reduce the waste burden at rest areas, terminals, stations, and tourist destinations, which are predicted to generate increased waste during the Eid holiday transport season.