Jakarta Regional Parliament Supports Pasar Jaya's Independent Waste Management Initiative
The Commission B of Jakarta’s Regional Parliament (DPRD) has endorsed the plan by Pasar Jaya, a municipal regional company, to establish an independent waste management system at Kramat Jati Central Market. This support was revealed during a working meeting with Pasar Jaya officials at Commission B’s conference room on Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
“We support independent waste management. The burden at Bantargebang is already very heavy and there are many vehicles. As a result, the queue is very long,” said Commission B Chairman Nova Harivan Paloh. According to him, independent management is necessary to reduce the burden on Bantargebang’s Integrated Waste Treatment Facility (TPST), which currently receives approximately 7,800 tonnes of waste daily.
Waste management has become a serious priority in Jakarta’s efforts to achieve cleanliness and sustainability. One concrete step is promoting independent waste management within Pasar Jaya’s scope. As a manager of hundreds of traditional markets, Pasar Jaya plays a strategic role in reducing waste generation, particularly organic waste which dominates trading activities.
Through policy support and continuous supervision, waste management at markets will focus on source separation, conversion of organic waste into compost, and optimisation of waste banks and recycling. This approach reduces the burden on final landfills and encourages traders and market visitors to be more environmentally conscious. This commitment is part of a broader transformation towards modern, healthy, and environmentally friendly market management, whilst contributing to citywide waste reduction targets.
Nova emphasised that facility development plans must comply with Environmental Impact Analysis (AMDAL) requirements, including for incinerators or high-temperature waste burning equipment. The Environmental Department must also provide supervision. “Incinerators must not impact traders or consumers in the surrounding area. Environmental impact aspects and combustion residue must be strictly monitored,” Nova stated.
The shortage of waste transport vehicles causing waste accumulation at Kramat Jati Central Market has also been a concern for Jakarta’s Regional Parliament. Waste volume at the market can reach 200 tonnes daily, particularly during Ramadan and harvest season. “If the need for 15 to 17 vehicle units per day is not met, accumulation will continue to recur,” Nova said.
Raja Malem Tarigan, Director of Property and Market Operations at Pasar Jaya, confirmed this situation. Waste collection currently depends entirely on the Environmental Department’s fleet. “If this condition of relying on the Environmental Department continues, accumulation could recur,” he stated.
As a long-term measure, Pasar Jaya is partnering with ITB’s Research and Industrial Affiliation Institute (LAPI ITB) to establish an independent waste management system by 2027.
“Independent waste management is very appropriate because market waste composition is dominated by organic waste. Our waste composition is 90 to 95 per cent organic,” Raja explained. Commission B of Jakarta’s Regional Parliament will continue to monitor waste management to ensure it operates effectively, remains environmentally friendly, and does not create new problems for surrounding communities.