Buleleng Apply Plastic Mixed Asphalt on Four Roads

SINGARAJA, GARISBUMI.com – The Buleleng Regency Government is applying plastic mixed asphalt to four roads as part of efforts to reuse plastic waste for infrastructure development. Its use will continue to be encouraged on roads under the authority of the district.

The Buleleng Regency Public Works, Spatial Planning, Housing and Settlement Areas Service (PUPRPERKIM) has used the mixture on Jalan Pura Segara Rupek, Jalan TPA, Jalan Padang Keling, and Jalan Pulau Seribu.

This innovation was one of the discussions in an interactive dialogue with the theme "The Face of Singaraja City Begins to Preen" on Radio Nuansa Giri, Tuesday (6/10/2026), which was attended by the Head of the Buleleng Regency PUPRPERKIM Service, I Putu Adiptha Ekaputra.

The use of plastic as an asphalt mixture is part of efforts to reduce plastic waste while supporting sustainable infrastructure development.

Waste Sorting Supports Reuse

In this dialogue, the public was encouraged to participate in sorting, processing and managing waste. Plastic sorting is needed to make the management process easier and open up opportunities for reuse.

In the future, the Buleleng Regency PUPRPERKIM Service will continue to encourage the use of plastic mixed asphalt on roads under the district's authority.

This effort is part of urban environmental planning that links infrastructure development with waste management and community involvement.

Keep Rivers and Drainages from Garbage

Apart from the use of plastic, the dialogue also discussed the habit of throwing rubbish into rivers and drainage channels. The public is asked to avoid this practice because it can clog channels and increase the risk of flooding, especially during the rainy season.

Development in Singaraja is directed to remain based on Tri Hita Karana cultural values. City planning is expected to create a comfortable, clean environment and provide benefits to the community.

Citizen participation in waste management is an important part of these efforts, along with the development and maintenance of urban infrastructure.