Waste Emergency at Kampung Rambutan Terminal: Environment Minister Orders Overhaul of Waste Management
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol has emphasised that waste management at Kampung Rambutan Terminal needs to be upgraded to material recovery facility (MRF) scale. This follows the high daily waste volume at the terminal, which reaches approximately 15 tonnes.
Although waste management facilities already exist, according to Hanif, their capacity remains insufficient to accommodate and process the ever-increasing waste volume. “Facilities are already here, but the scale must be increased. With a volume of around 15 tonnes per day, this must be adapted into a larger recovery facility,” he said during an inspection of Kampung Rambutan Terminal on Tuesday (17 March).
The central government will provide direct technical guidance regarding the requirements that terminal operators must fulfil. The target is for the waste management system at Kampung Rambutan to operate optimally within the next three months.
This step is part of emergency waste management efforts in Jakarta. The government has even asked the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government to gradually halt waste shipments to Bantargebang Waste Treatment Site (TPST), except for residue that cannot be processed. “In future, only residue will be permitted to be sent to Bantargebang. This means waste must be fully processed here. Organic waste is separated and managed, inorganic waste is sorted for items with economic value which are utilised, with the remainder becoming residue,” he stated.
Beyond inspecting waste management, Hanif also ensured that the flow of homebound travellers at the terminal remained relatively controlled. Although there was one case of a child separated from their parents, personnel managed the situation quickly. He also reminded travellers to remain vigilant, disciplined, and help maintain cleanliness in public areas.
“The public must begin to be disciplined. Minimising waste is important. Everyone who conducts activities here must comply with the terminal manager’s guidance on waste management, as the responsibility lies with area leadership,” he concluded.