Kodam Jaya's Electronic Waste Collection Could Serve as Role Model, Says Jakarta Environmental Agency
The DKI Jakarta Environmental Agency (DLH) has said that the structured and large-scale electronic waste (e-waste) collection undertaken by the Kodam Jaya military command could serve as a role model for other institutions and organisations.
“This is an excellent step. There is a work unit that has structurally initiated and mobilised large-scale e-waste collection. Kodam Jaya could be a pioneer and role model for other institutions in Jakarta,” said DKI Jakarta Environmental Agency Head Asep Kuswanto in a statement in Jakarta on Friday.
Asep also expressed appreciation for the “Jaga Jayakarta, Jaga Bumi” (Guard Jakarta, Guard the Earth) programme initiated by Kodam Jaya, describing it as a concrete step in preventing environmental pollution and an example for other institutions in Jakarta.
Through the programme, Kodam Jaya collected e-waste from all Territorial Command Units (Satkowil) and Non-Territorial Units within its jurisdiction.
“All electronic waste was then handed over to the DKI Jakarta Environmental Agency for management in accordance with hazardous and toxic materials (B3) waste standards. This initiative was conceived directly by Kodam Jaya Commander Major General Deddy Suryadi,” Asep said.
Asep explained that electronic waste contains various hazardous substances, including mercury, which poses serious risks to health and the environment if not properly managed. For this reason, controlled collection and management of e-waste is critically important.
“I wish to express my gratitude to the ranks of Kodam Jaya, particularly Commander Major General Deddy Suryadi, for this tangible collaboration in sustainably safeguarding Jakarta’s environment,” he said.
He expressed hope that the initiative would continue and be expanded, not only in e-waste management but also in various other environmental programmes.
Asep also urged government agencies, private sector entities and other organisations to carry out structured e-waste collection within their respective environments.
Kodam Jaya, together with the DKI Jakarta Provincial Environmental Agency, successfully collected 5.5 tonnes of electronic waste for management in accordance with hazardous and toxic materials (B3) waste standards to maintain environmental sustainability.
“A total of 5,598.2 kilogrammes of e-waste was successfully collected and handed over for management in accordance with B3 waste standards. This step is part of the commitment to the Jaga Jayakarta, Jaga Bumi programme,” said Kodam Jaya Commander Major General Deddy Suryadi in an official statement in Jakarta on Monday, 16 February.
Deddy also noted that safeguarding a territory is not solely about territorial aspects but also about environmental sustainability.
“Protecting a territory is not just about geographical boundaries, but also about keeping the land and water safe. Through the Jaga Jayakarta, Jaga Bumi programme, we want to ensure that electronic waste does not become a burden for future generations,” he said.