REALITAS - Bantar Gebang, Jantung Sampah Jakarta Bermuara

Summary

Jakarta faces a mounting waste crisis, producing 7,500 tons of trash daily, overwhelming facilities like the Bantar Gebang landfill. Despite expansion and attempts to implement waste processing methods like RDF (Refuse-Derived Fuel) plants, issues persist, including delays in operations and difficulties meeting buyer specifications. The city’s rapid growth and waste mismanagement lead to piling trash, creating environmental hazards and logistical challenges. Current solutions are insufficient, risking an overflow of waste and potential environmental disasters if left unchecked.

Takeaways

• 🏙️ Jakarta is the second most populous city in the world, with over 11.24 million people, leading to high waste production.
• 📈 In 2022, Jakarta produced 7500 tons of waste per day, a 45% increase from 5100 tons per day in 2011.
• 🚚 Bantar Gebang is the central waste processing facility for Jakarta, handling the waste from the metropolitan area.
• 📊 The volume of waste at Bantar Gebang is increasing, with the facility expanding from 110 hectares to 117.5 hectares in 2021.
• 🔥 There is a lack of advanced waste processing, with most waste simply being piled up without proper treatment.
• 🚛 Approximately 1300 waste trucks from around Jakarta enter Bantar Gebang daily, causing traffic congestion.
• 🏗️ New waste processing facilities like landfill Mini and RDF Bantar Gebang Pra have been established but are not yet operational.
• ⏳ RDF Bantar Gebang was projected to start operations in January 2023 but has been delayed due to ongoing testing and improvements.
• 🔄 The RDF facility is expected to process 2000 tons of waste and produce around 700 tons of alternative fuel daily.
• 🤝 PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa and PT Solusi Bangun Indonesia have shown interest in purchasing the RDF product, with specific requirements for its composition.
• ⚠️ The operational delays and limited processing capacity of RDF Bantar Gebang mean it cannot solve Jakarta's waste problem, as it can only process a fraction of the daily waste production.

Q & A

What is the current population of Jakarta, and how does it rank among the most populated cities in the world?

Jakarta currently has a population of no less than 11.24 million people, placing it as the 8th most populated city in the world according to the 781 cities data by World Population Review.

How much waste does Jakarta produce daily, and what is the source of this waste?

Jakarta produces up to 7,500 tons of waste per day, originating from various sectors including consumption, product packaging, industry, and households.

What is the status of the integrated waste management plan in Jakarta?

The government has prepared a scheme, including a Presidential Regulation (Perpres), but there is no utilization of facilities like waste incinerators or engines to manage the waste effectively.

What is the current situation of waste management in Jakarta, especially in Bantar Gebang?

The waste in Jakarta continues to accumulate, and Bantar Gebang, being the central waste processing area, is overwhelmed with waste that forms 'mountains' and is at risk of 'erupting' due to the increasing volume.

How has the volume of waste in Jakarta changed over the past 12 years?

In the last 12 years, the daily volume of waste in Jakarta has increased by 45%, from 5,100 tons per day in 2011 to 7,500 tons per day in 2022.

What are the challenges faced by Bantar Gebang in handling the waste from Jakarta?

Bantar Gebang faces challenges due to the increasing volume of waste, which has led to the expansion of the landfill area from 110 hectares to 117.5 hectares in 2021, and the risk of waste 'mountains' erupting.

What facilities have been established in Bantar Gebang for waste processing, and when were they inaugurated?

Several waste processing facilities have been established in Bantar Gebang, with the latest being the landfill Mini and RDF Bantar Gebang Pra, which was inaugurated on October 10, 2022.

What is the operational status of the RDF Bantar Gebang facility, and what is its projected capacity?

As of the script's knowledge, the RDF Bantar Gebang facility, which was projected to process 2,000 tons of waste and produce around 700 tons of alternative fuel, has not yet been operational due to ongoing testing and improvements.

Which companies are expected to purchase the RDF produced by Bantar Gebang, and what are their requirements?

PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa and PT Solusi Bangun Indonesia are expected to purchase the RDF produced by Bantar Gebang, with requirements including calorific content, organic residue content, and other specifications tailored to their fuel needs.

What is the current target for the operational start of the RDF Bantar Gebang facility, and what are the reasons for the delay?

The target for the operational start of the RDF Bantar Gebang facility has been revised multiple times, with the latest target being no later than June 2023. The delay is due to the need for further optimization of the machinery and ensuring the product meets the design criteria, especially for future buyers.

How does the operation of the RDF Bantar Gebang facility impact the overall waste management problem in Jakarta?

The operation of the RDF Bantar Gebang facility alone cannot solve Jakarta's waste management problem, as it can only process a fraction of the total waste produced daily, leaving a significant amount of waste still requiring management.