Ministry Supports Bandung in Tech-Based Waste Management

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek) is supporting the Bandung City Government (Pemkot) in its efforts to manage waste using technology and innovation. Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Brian Yuliarto, stated in Jakarta on Friday that alternative waste processing technologies would be studied further to assess their suitability for the conditions in Bandung. The technology is expected to become part of a more effective waste management solution, including processing waste before it is taken to final disposal sites. The Minister stressed that the application of technology must be based on a study of local conditions, including waste characteristics, processing capacity needs, land availability, and other technical aspects. According to him, various experiences in applying waste processing technology in other regions will serve as a reference in determining suitable alternatives for Bandung. A number of processing approaches, including sorting facilities and the utilisation of processed waste into Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF), are of concern to Kemdiktisaintek and the Bandung City Government. “The development of sorting facilities is an important part of ensuring waste can be handled through appropriate processes before entering the next stage of processing,” said Brian. The Minister assessed that the waste problem requires cross-sector collaboration, involving local governments, technology developers, and other parties with capacity in waste management. Therefore, studies on various technology options will continue to be carried out to obtain a solution that can be implemented effectively and sustainably in Bandung. Meanwhile, Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan expressed the city government’s readiness to contribute to waste handling. He underlined the importance of ensuring that waste management solutions consider the environmental conditions and the communities living around the processing sites. “The presence of the community and ongoing activities around the area must remain a consideration,” Farhan said.