Masaro Waste Processing Machine Worth Rp 10 Billion Breaks Down Again, West Lombok DLH Complains

The Masaro Zero Waste Management waste processing machine in Senteluk Village, Batu Layar Subdistrict, West Lombok, has broken down again. This comes despite the machine having been repaired following its previous malfunction on Saturday (7/3/2026).

The Head of the West Lombok Environmental Agency (DLH), M. Busyairi, has lodged a complaint with the supplier regarding the damage. “We complained to the supplier’s side, both via WhatsApp and by sending them a letter,” he stated on Wednesday (1/4/2026).

Busyairi explained that the damage to the Rp 10 billion machine is identical to the previous incident, affecting the incinerator’s blower component.

“Actually, the damage isn’t severe, but the blower’s weld has come loose. If it’s loose, it’s dangerous because the black smoke doesn’t pass through the filter,” he clarified.

“Therefore, it needs to be rewelded, and for that, we need their technician (from the supplier). However, today we requested that for every disruption, our technicians handle it, with their technicians only providing guidance,” he added.

According to Busyairi, the damage was caused by waste entering the Masaro machine that wasn’t perfectly sorted. Materials such as stones and bricks are often found entering the processing machine, causing it to break.

Busyairi described his agency as a victim of the Masaro supplier from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), as the machine’s performance in processing waste is not optimal and it frequently experiences breakdowns.

In fact, according to Busyairi, the processing machine was initially planned to handle unsorted waste with a capacity of 20 tonnes per day, but in reality, it only processes a few tonnes per day.

“Well, actually, we expected this new machine to work normally. The budget is so substantial. If problems keep occurring, then we’re also victims, meaning waste piles up every day,” he emphasised.