The Indonesian authorities have officially banned the practice of open waste dumping. Landfills and dumpsites must be either closed or upgraded. Bali will be one of the first regions to implement this reform.
Indonesia's Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq announced the closure of 343 dumpsites across the country that use the hazardous open dumping method. Among them is the large Suwung landfill in Denpasar, which has been causing discomfort to both locals and tourists for years due to unpleasant odors and regular fires occurring there. Therefore, Bali is prioritized to ensure waste accumulation no longer tarnishes the image of the 'paradise island.'
'With the permission of President Prabowo Subianto, we are ending this unacceptable practice. Bali is our priority, as more than 3,000 tons of waste are generated here daily,' stated the minister.
Where it is not possible to completely close dumpsites, they will remain, but will only be allowed to accept non-recyclable waste, such as residue after incineration. However, these dumpsites will need to be converted into sanitary landfills with environmental contamination protection and a methane collection system.
This leads to the next requirement from the Indonesian authorities - mandatory waste sorting at the source, that is, in homes, hotels, restaurants, etc. This is an integral part of the program by which Indonesia plans to achieve 100% waste recycling by 2029.
Regions have been given six months to organize the new waste management approach. Violators of the deadlines and those who refuse to transition to the new work format have already been threatened with fines and criminal liability.
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