TPST Bantargebang Still Rebuilding After Landslide, Frequent Queues of Waste Trucks

Bekasi, KOMPAS.com — A line of waste trucks owned by the DKI Jakarta Environment Agency (DLH) has recently been snaking along Jalan Siliwangi toward the Bantargebang Integrated Waste Processing Facility (TPST) in Bekasi City. The situation has not only triggered long traffic jams but also disrupted the daily activities of residents living in or passing through the area. The leaked liquid left wet patches on the road surface, making some sections slippery. Local residents and road users have complained, deeming it dangerous for riders, especially motorcyclists. The long queues of waste-transport vehicles have also caused traffic to stall along Jalan Siliwangi, particularly during peak hours. Since the incident, the operational aspects of the province’s largest waste-processing facility have undergone adjustments. Waste-transport vehicles can no longer enter and unload directly as before. Rota planning, unloading point restrictions, and checks along the operational routes are now strictly enforced for safety reasons. Several truck drivers say the waiting time to enter the TPST area is longer than before. In some cases queues even spill over to the shoulder of the road leading to the Bantargebang entrance. According to Dudi, the operational restrictions are being implemented with safety in mind for staff and drivers on the ground. ‘We are currently prioritising the safety-first principle. One measure is to cap the ritasi quota of waste entering at around 700 per day,’ Dudi said in a press release on Wednesday (20/5/2026). The quota is then divided into three operational shifts to align with the parking capacity and safe unloading points.