Bantar Gebang, Potret Gunung Sampah Tertinggi dan Terbesar di Indonesia

Summary

Bantar Gebang, the tallest and largest landfill in Indonesia, is a 117-hectare site in Bekasi, Java, that processes thousands of tons of waste daily from Jakarta and Bekasi. Operating since 1989, it's home to about 6,000 waste pickers who sift through the mountains of garbage for recyclables, earning up to 300,000 rupiah daily. Despite the unpleasant conditions, Bantar Gebang also hosts unique phenomena like 'warung' (small shops) on the dump, showcasing human adaptability and resilience. The landfill also has a role in waste management, converting waste into electricity and compost, reflecting the scale of waste production and the need for increased environmental awareness.

Takeaways

• 🏞️ Bantar Gebang is the highest and largest dump in Indonesia, located in Bekasi, West Java, and serves as a waste disposal site for the Jakarta and Bekasi areas.
• 📏 The total area of Bantar Gebang is 117 hectares, with only a portion designated for waste disposal, while other areas are used for green spaces, offices, and processing facilities.
• 🗓️ Operating since 1989, Bantar Gebang has accumulated decades of waste, with the current capacity filled to about 80%, equivalent to 39 million tons of garbage.
• 🏙️ The dump is so massive that it is likened to 200 soccer fields in size, with the height of the garbage pile reaching up to 40 meters, comparable to a 16-story building.
• 🚛 Approximately 200 garbage trucks enter Bantar Gebang daily, and the waste is systematically weighed, validated, and piled using heavy machinery like excavators and bulldozers.
• 👥 Around 6,000 waste pickers rely on Bantar Gebang for their livelihood, sorting through the waste to find recyclables to sell, earning between 100,000 to 300,000 rupiahs per day.
• 💸 The informal economy generated by waste pickers and scrap collectors at Bantar Gebang is significant, with an estimated turnover of 149 billion rupiahs per year from selling sorted waste.
• 🏪 Uniquely, small shops or 'warungs' exist on top of the waste, showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability of people in harsh conditions.
• 🌿 Bantar Gebang's Integrated Waste Management Facility (TPSP) processes the waste through methods like gas capture, power generation, and composting to turn waste into valuable resources.
• 🌱 Despite the massive volume of waste, Bantar Gebang is not just a dumping ground but a site where efforts are made to manage and transform waste into beneficial products.
• 🌐 The situation at Bantar Gebang reflects the challenges of waste management in densely populated areas, highlighting the need for better waste reduction and recycling practices.

Q & A

What is Bantar Gebang known for in Indonesia?

Bantar Gebang is known for being the tallest and largest garbage dump in Indonesia.

Where is Bantar Gebang located?

Bantar Gebang is located in Bekasi, a city in the province of West Java, Indonesia.

What is the total area of Bantar Gebang's waste disposal site?

The total area of Bantar Gebang's waste disposal site is 117 hectares.

How long has Bantar Gebang been in operation?

Bantar Gebang has been in operation since 1989.

What is the current capacity utilization of Bantar Gebang?

Bantar Gebang is currently filled with 39 million tons of waste, which is about 80% of its capacity.

How much waste does Bantar Gebang receive daily?

Bantar Gebang receives around thousands of tons of waste per day from the Jakarta and Bekasi areas.

What is the estimated height of the garbage pile at Bantar Gebang?

The estimated height of the garbage pile at Bantar Gebang can reach up to 40 meters, equivalent to the height of a 16-story building.

How many scavengers work at Bantar Gebang, and what do they do?

There are around 6,000 scavengers at Bantar Gebang who sort and sell recyclable waste to sustain their livelihoods.

What is the economic impact of the waste trade at Bantar Gebang?

The waste trade at Bantar Gebang generates an estimated turnover of 149 billion Indonesian Rupiah per year.

What unique phenomenon is observed at Bantar Gebang regarding small shops?

A unique phenomenon at Bantar Gebang is the presence of small shops, or 'warungs', operating on top of the garbage dump.

What efforts are being made to process the waste at Bantar Gebang?

Efforts at Bantar Gebang include processes like gas flaring, power generation through a powerhouse, and the creation of compost from separated organic waste.

Outlines

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🗑️ Indonesia's Largest Landfill: Bantar Gebang

Bantar Gebang, located in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia, is the largest and tallest landfill in the country. Serving as the primary waste disposal site for the Jakarta and Bekasi regions, it receives thousands of tons of waste daily. The landfill, which began operations in 1989, covers an area of 117 hectares, though not all of it is used for waste disposal. Some areas are designated for green spaces, office buildings, and processing facilities. The landfill is estimated to have accumulated 39 million tons of waste, reaching about 80% of its capacity. The height of the waste pile can reach up to 40 meters, equivalent to a 16-story building. Despite the unpleasant odors and swarms of flies, around 6,000 scavengers make a living by sorting and selling recyclable waste, earning between 100,000 to 300,000 rupiahs per day. The landfill is not only a testament to the scale of waste production but also to the human capacity for adaptation and survival in harsh environments.

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🛒 The Economic and Social Aspects of Bantar Gebang

Beyond being a waste disposal site, Bantar Gebang is a hub for informal workers, including scavengers, collectors, and processors, who extract economic value from the discarded waste. Research indicates that the annual turnover from the sale of waste at Bantar Gebang is as high as 149 billion rupiahs. The presence of unique shops on the landfill site, known as 'warungs,' is a testament to human resilience and the ability to find opportunities in unlikely places. These shops provide a place for scavengers to rest and purchase food and drinks, offering a brief respite from their daily struggles with the waste. The scavengers live in simple shacks near the landfill, using the waste piles as their workplace and home. The Integrated Waste Management facility at Bantar Gebang has the capacity to process the waste, turning it into useful products such as electricity through a power generation process or compost from separated organic waste. However, the sheer volume of waste, thousands of tons per day, has led to the formation of a 'mountain of waste.' This situation is a reflection of the growing waste problem in the capital city, partly due to the increasing population and a still-low awareness of reducing plastic use. Bantar Gebang represents the human capacity to adapt to challenging environments, with thousands of scavengers exemplifying this resilience.

Keywords

💡Bantar Gebang

Bantar Gebang is a district in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia, and is known for being the site of the largest and tallest landfill in the country. The script describes it as a place that has been the main disposal site for thousands of tons of waste daily from the Jakarta and Bekasi areas. It is central to the video's theme of waste management and the human impact of such a massive landfill.

💡Landfill

A landfill is a site for the disposal of waste materials by burial, which is the primary method of waste disposal depicted in the video. Bantar Gebang serves as a landfill where waste is dumped, compacted, and forms a mountain-like pile, illustrating the scale of waste production and the challenges of waste management.

💡Waste Management

Waste management refers to the collection, transportation, disposal, or recycling of waste materials. In the context of the video, it highlights the integrated waste management system at Bantar Gebang, which includes the disposal, processing, and efforts to convert waste into useful products like compost or electricity.

💡Scavenging

Scavenging is the act of searching through waste for reusable or saleable materials. The video describes around 6,000 scavengers at Bantar Gebang who sort and sell recyclable waste to sustain their livelihoods, demonstrating the economic opportunities that arise from waste for some individuals.

💡Integrated Waste Management System

This refers to a comprehensive approach to managing waste that includes various processes such as collection, transportation, recycling, and disposal. The script mentions the 'TPSP Bantargebang' as an example of such a system, emphasizing the complexity and importance of organized waste management.

💡Waste Pickers

Waste pickers are individuals who manually sort through waste to recover materials for recycling or resale. The video script highlights the significant number of waste pickers at Bantar Gebang, who play a vital role in both the economy and the environment by recycling materials and reducing the volume of waste that goes to landfills.

💡Composting

Composting is a process that involves the decomposition of organic waste to produce a nutrient-rich material for use as a soil amendment. The script mentions that Bantar Gebang processes organic waste to create compost, showcasing one way in which waste can be converted into a valuable resource.

💡Powerhouse

In the context of waste management, a powerhouse refers to a facility that captures and utilizes the gases produced by decomposing waste to generate electricity. The script indicates that Bantar Gebang has such a facility, underlining efforts to harness energy from waste.

💡Environmental Impact

The environmental impact of waste refers to the effects that waste disposal and management practices have on the natural environment. The video discusses the massive scale of the Bantar Gebang landfill and its implications for the environment, including the formation of a 'garbage mountain' and the associated odors and pests.

💡Economic Potential

The economic potential of waste refers to the value that can be derived from waste materials, either through recycling, repurposing, or converting waste into energy. The script reveals that the sale of sorted waste at Bantar Gebang generates billions of rupiah annually, illustrating the economic benefits that can be gained from waste management.

💡Adaptability

Adaptability in this context refers to the human capacity to adjust to challenging environments or circumstances. The video script portrays the waste pickers at Bantar Gebang as an example of human adaptability, as they make a living in an environment that many would find inhospitable.

Highlights

Bantar Gebang is the tallest and largest landfill in Indonesia.

It serves as a waste disposal site for the capital region, heavily polluted with millions of years of waste.

The landfill is located in Bekasi, West Java, and handles thousands of tons of waste daily from Jakarta and Bekasi.

Bantar Gebang covers an area of 117 hectares, with not all areas used for waste disposal.

TPSP Bantar Gebang, or TPSP DKI Jakarta, is the main waste disposal and processing area for Jakarta's waste.

The landfill has been in operation since 1989, accumulating waste over decades.

Bantar Gebang is filled to 39 million tons of waste, approximately 80% of its capacity.

The total area of Bantar Gebang is equivalent to 200 soccer fields, with waste piles reaching up to 40 meters high.

Around 200 waste transport trucks enter Bantar Gebang daily.

Waste is unloaded, leveled, and stacked using heavy machinery like excavators and bulldozers.

Approximately 6,000 scavengers live on the landfill, sorting and selling recyclable waste for a living.

Scavengers can earn between 100,000 to 300,000 rupiah per day from selling sorted waste.

Bantar Gebang plays a vital role for informal waste collectors, contributing significantly to the local economy.

The turnover from waste sales at Bantar Gebang reaches 149 billion rupiah annually.

Unique shops exist on the landfill, showcasing human adaptability and entrepreneurial spirit.

Scavengers live in simple shacks near the waste disposal area, adapting to their harsh environment.

TPSP Bantar Gebang has the capacity to process waste through methods like gasification and composting.

Despite the massive waste volume, efforts are made to transform waste into useful products like electricity and compost.

The waste at Bantar Gebang is a reflection of the capital's waste production and the challenges of population growth and low recycling awareness.

The landfill also represents human adaptability and the reality of thousands of scavengers' lives in harsh conditions.

Transcripts

Bantar Gebang potret gunung sampah

tertinggi dan terbesar di Indonesia

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hadir sebagai tempat penampungan limbah

ibukota tempat ini begitu disesasaki

banyak sampah terdiri dari jutaan tahun

yang menjulang hingga puluhan meter bau

menyengat dan segerombolan lalat menjadi

penghuni Setia di atasnya Dan inilah

Bantar Gebang sebuah gunung sampah

tertinggi dan terbesar di Indonesia

Bantar Gebang merupakan sebuah kecamatan

di kota Bekasi provinsi Jawa Barat

Indonesia

di sini terdapat kawasan penampungan

sampah akhir yang menjadi tempat utama

pembuangan sekitar ribuan ton sampah per

hari dari seluruh wilayah Jakarta dan

Bekasi

tempat pengelolaan sampah terpadu Bantar

Gebang atau yang disingkat tpsp

Bantargebang memiliki Total luas area

117 hektar namun begitu tidak semua area

ini dijadikan zona buang beberapa titik

difungsikan sebagai lahan hijau gedung

perkantoran pabrik pengolahan dan

berbagai fasilitas lainnya

Bantar Gebang telah menampung Banyak

sampah selama puluhan tahun

tercatat tempat ini mulai beroperasi

semenjak tahun 1989

ada dua area pembuangan di sini area

pertama TPA Bekasi yang menjadi tempat

pembuangan sampah dari Kota Bekasi dan

area kedua yakni yang terbesar yaitu

tpsp DKI Jakarta yang menjadi tempat

penampungan dan pengolahan sampah dari

wilayah Jakarta apa yang membuat tempat

ini begitu mencuri perhatian banyak

orang tentu saja karena hamparan sampah

yang begitu luas sejauh mata memandang

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kondisi tpsp Bantargebang saat ini sudah

terisi 39 juta ton sampah atau sekitar

80% dari kapasitas jika dilakukan

perbandingan Maka luas total Bantar

Gebang setara dengan 200 lapangan sepak

bola belum lagi tumpukannya yang

menjulang tinggi layaknya gunung

diperkirakan tinggi tumpukan sampah ada

yang mencapai 40 meter dan ini mungkin

setara dengan tinggi gedung 16 lantai

fakta tersebut menjadikannya sebagai

yang terbesar di Indonesia bahkan juga

Asia Tenggara

gunung sampah yang ada terbentuk dari

kumpulan sampah yang dikirim dari

berbagai wilayah di Jakarta ada sekitar

200 mobil pengangkut sampah yang masuk

Bantar Gebang perharinya setiap

kendaraan yang masuk ke TPS t Bantar

Gebang akan didata divalidasi dan

ditimbang dengan sistem yang

terintegrasi dengan komputer

selanjutnya

sampah-sampah dibongkar dari truk ke

Titik Buang sampah yang ada lalu

diratakan dan ditumpuk secara bertingkat

menggunakan banyak alat berat excavator

bekerja menaikkan sampah secara

berjenjang hingga membentuk gunung

sampah yang menjulang tinggi di lapisan

paling Puncak buldozer bertugas

meratakan sampah ke berbagai sudut

hingga memiliki kepadatan yang sama

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kondisi Bantar Gebang mungkin terlihat

begitu buruk bagi banyak orang potret

mencekam bercampur dengan aneka bau

busuk semerbak menyengat indra penciuman

menjadikan hamparan sampah ini bak

neraka yang dihindari namun begitu

ketahuilah sebenarnya banyak orang yang

menggantungkan hidupnya di sini di atas

gunung sampah ada sekitar 6000 pemulung

yang mengais rezeki memilih dan memilah

sampah yang dapat mereka jual untuk

menyambung kehidupan

meski hanya sampah Tapi ini semua bak

bermata bagi mereka barang bekas yang

terkumpul Selanjutnya dijual ke pengepul

dan dari sini Mereka bisa meraup 100

hingga 300 ribu rupiah per harinya

jelas Bantar Gebang memiliki peran vital

bagi para pemulung pengepul dan

penggiling yang bekerja secara informal

mengambil potensi ekonomi dari sampah

yang dibuang menurut sebuah penelitian

mengungkapkan bahwa perputaran uang

hasil penjualan sampah di tpst Bantar

Gebang sangat besar yakni mencapai

149 miliar rupiah per tahun

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fenomena warung di atas hamparan Sampah

juga menjadi secuil pemandangan unik

yang menyita perhatian

namun begitu kehadiran warung ini

menjadi sebuah bukti kejelian manusia

dalam melihat peluang usaha beratapkan

terpal Ala kadarnya gubuk reot ini

menjadi tempat pelepas dahaga dan

peristirahatan sementara pemulung Jangan

berharap kenyamanan di warung ini

berdiri tepat di atas sampah lalat dan

bau adalah kawan setia yang selalu hadir

menemani mereka yang seharian berjibaku

dengan sampah biasanya akan beristirahat

membeli makanan

sebungkus nasi dilengkapi segelas

minuman dingin menjadi asupan penambah

energi untuk melanjutkan kembali

perjuangan mencari rezeki

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pemulung bermukim di sekitar area yang

tak jauh dari tempat pembuangan sampah

Bantar Gebang Bedeng dan gubuk-gubug

sederhana menjadi rumah tempat mereka

melepas lelah setelah seharian bergelut

dengan tumpukan sampah sebagai tempat

pengelolaan sampah terpadu tpsp Bantar

Gebang memiliki kemampuan mumpuni untuk

mengolah sampah yang ada pada akhirnya

sampah-sampah ini mengalami proses

lanjutan seperti Ipas powerhouse dan

terasering atau counttering landfill

inti dari semua itu adalah menyulap

sampah menjadi lebih bermanfaat seperti

merubah gas yang dihasilkan sampah

menjadi listrik melalui proses

powerhouse atau menciptakan pupuk kompos

yang bersumber dari sampah organik yang

telah dipisahkan melalui berbagai

tahapan Jadi intinya sampah yang sangat

banyak ini tidak dibiarkan begitu saja

menumpuk di area Bantar Gebang melainkan

akan diproses selanjutnya hingga menjadi

sesuatu yang bermanfaat Namun karena

volume sampah yang masuk ke sini begitu

besar mencapai ribuan ton perharinya

mengakibatkan penumpukan yang berujung

pada terciptanya gunung sampah

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singkatnya sampah yang ditampung di

Bantar Gebang menjadi sebuah gambaran

betapa besarnya volume sampah yang

dihasilkan ibukota namun itu adalah

sebuah konsekuensi dari meningkatnya

populasi yang mungkin tak terhindarkan

belum lagi tingkat kesadaran kita yang

masih rendah dalam mengurangi penggunaan

plastik yang sulit terurai Selain itu

apa yang terjadi di atas tumpukan sampah

Bantar Gebang juga merupakan sebuah

potret tentang kemampuan manusia dalam

beradaptasi dengan lingkungan yang keras

dan ribuan pemulung di Bantar Gebang

adalah contoh nyata yang mendeskripsikan

itu semua

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