North Tugu Organic Waste is Transported Separately to Reduce the Burden on the Landfill

JAKARTA, GARISBUMI.com – Organic waste from households and markets in Tugu Utara Subdistrict, North Jakarta, was transported separately on Sunday (25/10/2026). This activity is aimed at reducing waste entering the final processing site (TPA) while supporting its processing into valuable products.

Simultaneous transportation starts at 07.00 WIB. Based on information from the North Jakarta City Government, separating waste from the source is an important part so that organic waste can be handled through special processing channels.

The collected waste is planned to be directed to processing facilities, such as waste processing sites using the principle of reduce, reuse, recycle (TPS 3R) or composting centers.

With this treatment, it is hoped that organic waste can be reused, rather than continuing to add to the landfill.

Reducing the Risk of Odor and Methane Emissions

The North Jakarta City Government explained that scheduled transportation is also aimed at reducing the accumulation of rubbish which causes odors and leachate seepage. The liquid from the waste pile risks contaminating the soil and water sources around the residents' environment.

Apart from maintaining the cleanliness of settlements, sorting and processing organic waste is aimed at reducing potential methane emissions. In its statement, the city government said that decomposing organic waste without oxygen in landfill piles could release greenhouse gases.