Kendari Receives IDR 107 Billion Waste Program, Strengthens Processing in Puuwatu

MAKASSAR, GARISBUMI.com – Kendari City received an integrated waste management program worth IDR 107 billion through the 2026 Local Service Delivery Improvement Project (LSDP). This support will be used to strengthen waste services from source to final processing, with links to plans to develop waste processing facilities in the Puuwatu TPAS area.

Kendari Mayor Siska Karina Imran received the program during the LSDP handover activity throughout Sulawesi in Makassar City, Tuesday (6/10/2026). The handover was carried out by Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Bima Arya together with the Chair of Commission II DPR RI.

Siska was present accompanied by the Chair of the Kendari City DPRD, La Ode Muh. Inarto and Head of Kendari City Bappeda Muh. Saiful.

"The Kendari City Government expresses its appreciation for the central government's support through the LSDP Aspiration program. This assistance is certainly a great opportunity for us to further strengthen waste services in Kendari City," said Siska.

According to him, improving waste requires comprehensive handling. Services need to include reducing waste from the source, collection, transportation, processing, to final processing.

Therefore, LSDP support is expected to strengthen a more integrated and sustainable waste management system, while improving the quality of services to the community.