Banjarbaru Encourages Sustainable Waste Management, Subdistrict and Village Heads Asked to Mobilize Residents

GARISBUMI.com – BANJARBARU, GARISBUMI.com | The Banjarbaru City Government has asked sub-district and sub-district heads to strengthen residents' awareness of maintaining environmental cleanliness so that waste management is sustainable. Simultaneously with preparations for the Adipura assessment, regional officials were also asked to monitor spots prone to inundation and mobilize mutual cooperation to mitigate floods.

This direction was conveyed by the Regional Secretary of Banjarbaru City, Sirajoni, in a coordination meeting between sub-district and sub-district heads in the North Banjarbaru District Office Hall, Wednesday (4/11/2026) morning, according to information from the Banjarbaru City Government.

Sirajoni emphasized that environmental planning needs to touch people's mindsets. The closeness of the sub-district head and village head to the residents is considered to be an important asset in building the habit of maintaining cleanliness.

"My hope is that waste management is not just about pursuing Adipura, but building public awareness of environmental cleanliness. This is where the big role of sub-district heads and village heads who can have direct contact with the community," said Sirajoni.

Waste management needs to be sustainable

During the meeting, Sirajoni reminded regional officials that waste management should be an ongoing effort. It is said that the Adipura Award is not the only aim of urban environmental planning.

This directive places community involvement as an important part of cleanliness management. Sub-district heads and village heads are asked to take a role through direct interaction with residents in their respective areas.