TPS3R Sadu Kencana Rejects 50 New Customers Due to Landfill Restrictions at TPA Mandung
The Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Waste Management Site (TPS3R) Sadu Kencana in Dauh Peken Village, Tabanan Subdistrict, Tabanan, Bali, has rejected dozens of new customers. This rejection stems from restrictions on waste disposal at the Mandung landfill, leaving the public confused about disposing of non-residual waste.
Gracia Andriana, the facilitator and public relations officer for TPS3R Sadu Kencana, explained that they rejected approximately 50 new customers from households, one hospital, and two Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG). The rejection was unavoidable due to inadequate hangar capacity.
“Basically, we can no longer add new customers due to limited space,” said Andriana on Tuesday (5/5/2026).
Nevertheless, TPS3R Sadu Kencana provides exceptions for residents willing to manage organic waste independently. Under this scheme, residents only deposit residual and inorganic waste that has been properly sorted.
Gracia mentioned that there are currently 12 customers willing to implement this system. Overall, the number of TPS3R Sadu Kencana customers reaches 550.
“From the latest data, the number of customers at TPS3R Sadu Kencana is 550, covering households and businesses, two hospitals, and five SPPGs,” she explained.
She added that they are continuously making adjustments to keep the volume of waste entering the hangar under control. The TPS3R is also preparing special funding of around Rp 7 million, and this amount continues to increase.
“There are many volunteers helping out. For workers, we are still striving to provide fair overtime incentives. The village government is quite cooperative, but in terms of funding, they can’t do much more,” she revealed.
When asked about the Tabanan Regent’s Circular (SE) regarding source-based waste management and restrictions on waste to the Mandung landfill, Gracia acknowledged it as a firm and positive step. However, its implementation needs to be reviewed, starting from the adjustment rhythm, including education for the public and understanding of SOPs by the relevant Regional Work Units (OPD) themselves.
“First, practice at the OPD level to discipline waste sorting so that when socialising and facing field problems, they fully understand the ins and outs of waste management,” she emphasised.
Additionally, there must be solutions for handling organic waste. Because it’s not possible to force residents to start managing waste independently just like that. She said the roadmap for the policy must be clear, including effective education on management methods along with examples.
“Everything can’t be instant, and don’t ignore the main problem of all this, which is public awareness,” she stated.
Because, according to her, the public feels they have already paid taxes or waste fees, so sorting waste is no longer their responsibility. “The government’s task is to provide information, guidance, and most importantly, clear regulations so that there is a meeting point for all of this,” she concluded.