Banyuwangi’s Environmental Department Deploys Dozens of Trucks to Address Waste Emergency
Suara Pecari – In response to the escalating waste crisis, the Environmental Department (DLH) of Banyuwangi east Java, Indonesia, has intensified its efforts to tackle the issue head-on. Dozens of truck fleets have been mobilized to address the waste emergency at various temporary disposal sites (TPS) and waste depots across the region.
A total of 26 fleets have been deployed to transport accumulated waste from several TPS locations. These waste piles have remained uncollected for several days, prompting immediate action from authorities.
“We have deployed dozens of fleets to transport waste from all TPS locations across Kabupaten Banyuwangi,” stated Amrulloh, the Head of Waste Management Division at the Environmental Department (DLH) Banyuwangi.
Amrulloh emphasized that these fleets are primarily utilized to transport waste to the final disposal site (TPA) located in Desa/Kecamatan Rogojampi.
“Our priority is to address the waste backlog at various TPS locations. We hope that all waste can be effectively managed and not accumulate at TPS sites,” he added.
Multiple waste transport trucks have been dispatched to collect waste scattered across four districts, namely Banyuwangi, Giri, Kabat, and Rogojampi.
“God willing, the waste backlog in these four districts will be cleared,” assured Amrulloh.
The department urges patience from residents whose waste collection has been delayed, emphasizing that waste transportation is a time-consuming process.
“We hope that the community understands the current waste situation, especially as we undergo the relocation process of the final disposal site,” appealed Amrulloh.
Reports indicate that Banyuwangi has been facing a waste emergency since two days ago (March 31). Household waste has accumulated at temporary storage sites (TPS), with some spilling onto the streets.
Waste piles at several TPS locations have grown to the extent that they overflow onto the roadsides. This scenario is evident at TPS Mojopanggung, where waste mounts have become a significant concern.
Despite signage urging residents not to deposit waste temporarily at TPS locations, the situation persists.
The Environmental Department continues to work tirelessly to manage the waste crisis, appealing for cooperation and understanding from the community during this challenging period.
