Students from the BEM UMJ during a protest regarding waste management in South Tangerang City.

Following a demonstration by the Student Executive Board of Muhammadiyah University of Jakarta (BEM UMJ) concerning waste handling, South Tangerang Mayor Benyamin Davnie immediately spoke out.

Benyamin stated that the concerns of students and the public serve as a reminder for the government to work harder and more transparently in improving environmental governance in the “Orchid City.”

According to him, every point of the demands presented is valuable input.

Currently, the South Tangerang City Government has declared an accelerated waste handling status through a measurable 100-day work program involving a cross-sectoral task force team.

“I hear and feel the concerns of the students and residents. This criticism is energy for us. We are not standing idle. Currently, the task force team is working in the field within the framework of the 100-day program to ensure no more waste is left neglected in public spaces,” he said at the South Tangerang City Hall.

Strategic Steps and Downstream Solutions

Benyamin acknowledged the existence of significant technical obstacles, especially following the closure of the Cipeucang Landfill and the temporary halt in cooperation with the Cilowong Landfill.

This condition had temporarily clogged the waste disposal flow.

“We apologize for this inconvenience. As a quick step, we have secured cooperation with the Cileungsi Landfill so that waste disposal from accumulation points, including in the Ciputat area, has now begun to flow again,” he explained.

100-Day Work Target

Based on the acceleration team’s achievement plan, the South Tangerang City Government has prepared a strict timeline to restore the city’s cleanliness.

Several main targets for the next 100 days include massive and regular waste collection at points that have been locations for illegal dumping.

Furthermore, optimizing the fleet by increasing the frequency of collection trips and repairing hampered vehicle units.

“In addition, accelerating the readiness of residue processing technology as a long-term solution to no longer be fully dependent on landfills outside the region,” he said.

Benyamin added that his administration is also opening communication channels for residents to report waste accumulation directly so it can be promptly followed up by the task force.

He emphasized that coordination between regional government agencies, from the Environmental Service down to the sub-district level, is now conducted daily to ensure these targets are achieved on time.

“This is collective work. I assure you the South Tangerang City Government is fully responsible. We want students and the public to continue overseeing this process so that South Tangerang becomes clean and comfortable again for all of us,” concluded Benyamin.

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South Tangerang City Hall

South Tangerang City Hall is the administrative center for the local government of South Tangerang, a city within the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area in Indonesia. It was established following the city’s official formation as an independent administrative entity, which was separated from Tangerang Regency in 2008. The modern complex serves as the primary hub for civic services and local governance for the city’s residents.

Cipeucang Landfill

The Cipeucang Landfill, located in Tangerang, Indonesia, was a major open dumping ground that operated for decades, becoming notorious for its severe environmental and public health impacts. Due to the resulting pollution and social issues, it was officially closed in 2017, with efforts shifting toward waste management reforms and rehabilitation of the site.

Cilowong Landfill

The Cilowong Landfill is a major waste disposal site located in Serang, Banten, Indonesia. It was opened in the 1990s and became a critical facility for managing the growing waste from the surrounding metropolitan area. However, it has faced significant environmental and social challenges, including pollution and health concerns for nearby communities, leading to ongoing calls for improved waste management solutions.

Cileungsi Landfill

The Cileungsi Landfill, located in West Java, Indonesia, is one of the largest and most critical waste disposal sites serving the Jakarta metropolitan area. Opened in the late 1980s, it has become a symbol of the region’s severe waste management challenges, often operating beyond its intended capacity and leading to environmental and social issues for nearby communities.

Ciputat area

The Ciputat area is a district in South Tangerang, Indonesia, historically known as a center for Islamic education and scholarship. It is home to the prominent Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN Jakarta), which evolved from earlier institutions founded in the 1950s. Today, Ciputat is a rapidly developing urban area blending its academic and religious heritage with modern commercial growth.