Mayor Munafri Mandates Makassar Regional Agencies to Sort Waste at Source
Makassar Mayor Munafri Arifuddin has mandated all Regional Government Agencies (OPD) within the Makassar City Government to begin sorting waste at its source as part of an effort to strengthen sustainable environmental management. This policy serves as an initial step in building a waste management culture within the government environment, intended to serve as a model for the general public.
In addition to waste sorting, each agency is also required to create ‘teba’ (organic waste absorption pits) and develop composting processes within their office premises and respective homes. This commitment was announced by Munafri during the opening of the 2026 World Environment Day commemorations held at the Makassar Creative Hub (MCH) on Saturday (6/6).
According to Munafri, the commemoration of World Environment Day should not merely be an annual ceremonial agenda, but a momentum to strengthen collective awareness in facing increasingly complex environmental challenges. He noted that the world is currently facing a ‘triple planetary crisis’ consisting of climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental pollution.
He assessed that the impacts of these three crises are already being felt in Makassar, particularly due to the city’s geographical position in a coastal area, making it vulnerable to rising sea levels. To address this, the Golkar politician urged all elements of society to take an active role in environmental preservation through simple daily actions, such as reducing single-use plastics and sorting waste at home.
Munafri revealed that waste production in Makassar currently reaches approximately 1,036 tonnes per day, yet the government’s waste collection capacity only covers about 67 per cent of the total waste generated. He emphasised that this challenge cannot be solved by the government alone and requires cross-sector collaboration. He also noted that waste sorting efforts by communities must be accompanied by appropriate collection systems to ensure sorted waste does not become mixed again during transport.
As a form of commitment, the Makassar City Government will implement a ‘reward and punishment’ system for various activities and events held in the city. Organisers will be encouraged to implement proper waste management and ensure no waste is left behind after events conclude.
Furthermore, Munafising encouraged the development of a circular economy by converting organic waste into compost and other economically valuable products. He explained that the ‘teba’ programme is expected to support urban farming, with the produce being distributed through farmer markets, the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme, and local community groups.
Munafri added that the government has provided various waste processing technologies and methods, ranging from ‘teba’ and eco-enzymes to Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) technology. He concluded by stating that the Makassar City Government plans to honour individuals, farming groups, environmental communities, and companies that contribute significantly to environmental preservation during the Makassar City Anniversary this coming November.