Jakarta Council Pushes for Modern Waste Transfer Points as Long-Term Solution

The Jakarta Regional Parliament (DPRD) is pushing for the accelerated construction of temporary waste disposal sites (TPS) in areas where they are most needed. This move is intended to serve as a long-term solution to the city’s waste management issues. The development of these sites must prioritise modern, environmentally friendly concepts and involve the community from the initial stages.

The Deputy Chairman of the Jakarta DPRD, Wibi Andrino, stated that public testing is crucial before constructing a TPS to ensure that the local community accepts its presence. One of the required sites is located in the Cilandak area, South Jakarta. “Before this is built, there must be a public trial. Therefore, the community must be involved,” said Warga.

Transparency regarding the construction concept must be provided by the Environmental Agency (Dinas Lingkungan Hidup) to prevent future disputes or public opposition. “The Environmental Agency must provide examples of what the TPS will look like and its specific form,” Wibi added.

He noted that everything from site selection to the utilisation of areas under highway flyovers for TPS must meet high, modern standards. “If this is a clean, modern, and decent TPS equipped with deodorisers so that there is no odour,” Wibi explained.

The success of these sites depends on both infrastructure and changes in community behaviour regarding waste sorting at the source. “It must be supported by waste sorting at the household level as well,” he added.

With a proper management system, he argued, TPS should no longer be synonymous with bad odours or slum-like conditions. “It must be well-packaged,” Wibi concluded. Site selection must consider aesthetic aspects and environmental comfort, including when sites are located under highway flyovers.

The target is for the land acquisition for the Cilandak TPS to be realised by 2027 at the latest, ensuring a more optimal and sustainable waste management system.