Gresik Regent Inaugurates Landfill Mining to Address Waste Accumulation at Ngipik TPA
INFO TEMPO – The Gresik Regency Government has inaugurated the operational use of the Landfill Mining method as one of the modern solutions to reduce the accumulation of waste at the Ngipik final disposal site (TPA). This step represents a serious commitment to addressing the problem of waste that has been accumulating for over 10 years. The Regent of Gresik, Fandi Akhmad Yani, accompanied by his deputy, Asluchul Alif, inaugurated the operation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was also attended by members of the Forkopimda (Coordination Forum for Regional Leadership) and several heads of OPD (Regional Apparatus Organisations) within the Gresik Regency Government, as well as the leaders of PT. Semen Indonesia Tbk, Tuban plant, and PT. Semen Indonesia Tbk, Rembang plant. Scroll down to continue reading Yani said that the waste problem is a major challenge for all regions, including Gresik Regency. With the growth of the population and the development of industrial areas and residential areas, the volume of waste continues to increase. “If not managed properly, waste will become an environmental, social, and even economic burden,” said Regent Yani during the inauguration of the Landfill Mining operation at the Ngipik TPA, Tuesday, 24 February 2026. According to Yani, the Landfill Mining technology can be used to reprocess old waste by separating fractions that still have value. This operation can also reduce the volume of waste accumulated at the TPA. “With a processing capacity of approximately 25 tons per hour, this facility is expected to gradually reduce the burden of waste at the Ngipik TPA,” he said. Therefore, the Gresik Regency Government continues to be committed to transforming the waste management system. So that it no longer relies solely on the collect-transport-dispose system, but moves towards a processing system based on reduction, reuse, and added value. “The results of the processing do not stop as waste but become a new resource. Organic fractions can be used as landfill material, landfill lining, or planting media. Non-organic fractions are processed into Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) as an alternative fuel to replace coal. This is a concrete step to support the energy transition and reduce emissions,” said Yani. Yani expressed his appreciation and gratitude to all parties, especially industrial partners, who have supported the use of RDF as an alternative fuel. Collaboration between local government and the business world like this is the key to the success of sustainable environmental management. “The procurement of this facility through the Gresik Regency APBD (Regional Budget) for the 2025 fiscal year, amounting to Rp 6 billion, is not just about purchasing equipment. It is a long-term investment for environmental quality and the future of generations to come,” he said. In addition to relying on Landfill Mining to address the accumulation of waste at the Ngipik TPA, Yani emphasised that the Department of Environment, with the involvement of the Department of PMD (Community and Village Empowerment) and sub-districts, should encourage village governments to build TPS3R (Integrated Waste Management Facilities). “If it is not possible to build a TPS3R in one village, one TPS3R can be built for three villages. The goal is that waste can be managed first at the village level so that it does not accumulate at the TPA,” he said. (*)