Full TPS, Cimahi Temporarily Halts Waste Collection
The Cimahi City Government has temporarily halted household waste collection services for two days after Eid al-Fitr. This decision was taken to tackle the sharp increase in waste accumulation during Ramadan.
The suspension of services applies to 23–24 March 2026, focusing on cleaning Temporary Waste Disposal Sites (TPS) before transport to the Sarimukti Landfill in West Bandung Regency.
The Head of the Cimahi City Environmental Agency, Chanifah Listyarini, stated that waste collection from homes would be paused for two days. “We are suspending door-to-door waste collection until Monday and Tuesday. We will carry out a clean-up over these two days,” said Chanifah.
Chanifah explained that services would return to normal on Wednesday (25/3/2026) with an alternating system for sorting organic and inorganic waste. Residents are asked to sort their waste at home to align with the collection schedule.
“So the schedule is alternating. For example, this week organic, then inorganic. So residents must sort their waste at home,” said Chanifah.
Chanifah noted that waste accumulation has occurred at nearly all TPS due to the surge in production during Ramadan. The usual daily waste volume of around 250 tonnes has increased to more than 300 tonnes.
“It’s very high, the increase is very significant. The waste increase is around 30-40 percent. Now it can be more than 300 tonnes every day during this fasting month,” said Chanifah.
Chanifah revealed that the waste surge is not only driven by food consumption but also by increased packaging from takeaway food. Based on field findings, waste volume at the neighbourhood level has risen significantly during Ramadan.
“Everything is packaged, and that has an effect too. Yesterday we conducted a small survey, chatting with one neighbourhood unit, initially the volume was less than 9 carts. But once the school meal programme was not consumed at school during Ramadan because it was distributed and taken home, the waste rose again to 12-13 carts,” said Chanifah.
Chanifah added that the waste production surge is not matched by an increase in the disposal quota to the Sarimukti Landfill, which is limited by the provincial government. These restrictions mean that transport trips cannot keep up with the increased waste volume.
“Meanwhile, the disposal quota has not been increased at all by the province. The trips are very restricted, especially now with the weighing system. The quota that should last 14 days now only lasts 10 days,” said Chanifah.