Suwung landfill closure leaves garbage trucks stranded
Dozens of garbage truck drivers who typically operate in the Denpasar-Badung region remained stationed on Jalan Pulau Serangan in South Denpasar on Sunday, 1 March 2026, awaiting clarification following the official closure of the Suwung Final Processing Site (TPA Suwung) effective 1 March 2026.
The drivers were forced to halt waste disposal operations and park their vehicles in the vicinity as operational clarity for the landfill remained absent.
South Denpasar Police Chief AKP Agus Adi Pariyoga confirmed the situation, stating that drivers were still awaiting follow-up decisions regarding Suwung landfill’s operations.
“Yes, they are still there, still waiting to see if Suwung landfill can resume operations or not,” Agus Adi explained when contacted by detikBali on Sunday evening, 1 March 2026.
Agus Adi explained that his officers had visited the site from early morning to ensure the situation remained safe and orderly. Police also organised vehicle positioning in neat lines along the road shoulder to maintain smooth traffic flow for residents.
The head of the driver group and operators were urged to remain patient whilst awaiting government policy. “We have urged them to maintain order and ensure traffic flow remains unimpeded. Until this evening, personnel are still on standby there,” he added.
Based on field monitoring, Suwung landfill remained closed with no visible operations. Heavy equipment typically operating at the site was not on standby, and operators at the weigh station were absent from duty.
“There is currently no activity at Suwung landfill because excavators belonging to the Environment and Forestry Department of both Denpasar and Badung are not on standby, nor are the operators. Waste disposal services cannot therefore be provided,” he noted.
The closure of Suwung landfill follows Environmental Minister Decree Number 921 of 2025 concerning administrative sanctions imposing government enforcement against the Bali Provincial Government to cease open dumping operations at Suwung landfill.
Under this policy, Suwung landfill will no longer operate as a final disposal site and will instead function as a residual waste processing facility or final disposal location for non-biodegradable waste.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Bali Provincial Forestry and Environment Department (Kadis KLH) I Made Dwi Arbani, when contacted by detikBali, had not provided a response. According to available information, the Bali provincial forestry and environment chief is currently holding meetings with the Central Government and the central Ministry of Environment and Forestry.