Legislator Highlights Unresolved Illegal Waste Site in Penjaringan, Urges Government Decisive Action
The Vice Chairman of Commission C of the Jakarta DPRD, Tri Waluyo, has highlighted that the handling of illegal waste disposal sites (TPS) adjacent to the Penjaringan Urban Forest Park in North Jakarta remains unresolved, despite previous enforcement efforts. He stated that action against waste issues must be carried out decisively, particularly regarding illegal sites in the Penjaringan area.
“The government must be firm in managing waste here,” Tri said when contacted on Monday (18/5/2026). “The Penjaringan site is land owned by the Jakarta Provincial Government, which should be designated for RPTRA (Child-Friendly Integrated Public Spaces) and parks,” he added.
He urged the government to immediately take action against parties suspected of involvement in illegal waste disposal activities at the location. “If there are groups or individuals providing cover or intentionally placing waste there, they must be dealt with immediately. This should be done in cooperation with the police,” he said.
Tri assessed that the management of illegal waste sites has not been maximised, despite previous instructions from the Governor of Jakarta, Pramono Anung. He noted that the Governor’s instructions should have been followed up promptly to ensure a swift resolution. “Once instructions are received from the Governor, they should be implemented as quickly as possible. It is questionable why the Environmental Agency (Dinas LH) has been so slow,” he added.
Observations at the site on Friday (15/5/2026) revealed that semi-permanent stalls accumulating waste were still lined up along Jalan Kepanduan II, Pejagalan, Penjaringan. Piles of black plastic waste, white sacks, and wood debris were visible at several stalls. A pungent stench from the waste was also noticeable when passing the row of stalls. While some stalls were tightly covered with tarpaulins, others were wide open, making the piles of waste clearly visible from the outside.