Depok — The South Tangerang City Government has taken emergency measures to address the accumulation of waste in its area, which occurred after shipments to the Cilowong Final Waste Processing Site (TPAS) in Serang were temporarily halted due to resident protests. The temporary solution taken is to divert the disposal of 200 tons of waste per day to Cileungsi, Bogor Regency, for the next 14 days.

The Mayor of South Tangerang emphasized that this diversion aims to prevent waste piles in residential areas and public spaces. “The move to Cileungsi is taken to ensure there is no accumulation of waste at residential points or public spaces in South Tangerang,” he stated, while ensuring that the City Government continues to seek long-term waste management solutions.

Coordination Demands from Bogor Regency Government

This sudden plan from the South Tangerang City Government was met with a cautious response from the Bogor Regency Government. The Head of the Bogor Regency Environmental Agency acknowledged that the situation faced by South Tangerang is a “waste emergency” and normatively, as fellow citizens, assistance should be provided.

However, he objected to the lack of formal communication before the plan was announced to the public.

“Regarding this incidental matter, perhaps because it was very incidental without considering future problems, they immediately stated it like that without coordinating with the local government where they are dumping,” he said.

The Head of the Bogor Environmental Agency demanded that the South Tangerang City Government immediately coordinate intensively and in detail, especially since this issue involves territorial, administrative, and future environmental impacts.

“Coordination with the local government as a territorial matter should be done intensively or in detail so that the local government knows the plan and its mechanism,” he added.

He emphasized that the Bogor Regency Government needs to thoroughly assess the location and disposal mechanism so that the arising problem does not create new issues in the future. Meanwhile, the South Tangerang City Government is committed to evaluating the system comprehensively to avoid continuously relying on emergency inter-regional solutions.

Cilowong Final Waste Processing Site (TPAS)

The Cilowong Final Waste Processing Site (TPAS) is a modern sanitary landfill serving the city of Serang in Banten, Indonesia. It was developed to replace the city’s previous open dumping method, officially opening in 2018 as part of efforts to improve environmental management and public health. The site utilizes engineered containment systems to process municipal solid waste and mitigate pollution.

Serang

Serang is the capital city of Banten province in Indonesia, located on the island of Java. Historically, it was a significant center of the Banten Sultanate, a powerful Islamic kingdom that thrived from the 16th to the 19th centuries and was a major hub for the pepper trade. Today, the city features historical sites like the ruins of the Surosowan Palace and the Great Mosque of Banten, reflecting its rich past.

Cileungsi

Cileungsi is a district located in Bogor Regency, West Java, Indonesia, historically known as a significant agricultural area. In recent decades, it has transformed into a major suburban residential and industrial hub, part of the greater Jakarta metropolitan expansion. The area also contains historical sites like the ancient **Batujaya Temple Complex**, one of the oldest Hindu-Buddhist temple sites in Java, dating back to the Tarumanagara Kingdom (around the 5th century).

Bogor Regency

Bogor Regency is a region in West Java, Indonesia, renowned for its lush highland scenery and the world-famous Bogor Botanical Gardens, established in 1817 during the Dutch colonial era. Historically, it was part of the Sundanese Kingdom of Pajajaran, with its capital, Pakuan Pajajaran, located in the area that is now modern Bogor City. Today, the regency is a major agricultural and tourism center, known for its cool climate, tea plantations, and volcanic landscapes.

South Tangerang City

South Tangerang City is a planned municipality in Indonesia, officially established in 2008 after being carved out of the larger Tangerang Regency in Banten Province. Its history is tied to the rapid development of the Jakarta metropolitan area, evolving from rural and industrial zones into a major residential and commercial hub. Today, it is known for its modern housing estates, universities, and shopping centers, serving as a key satellite city for the capital.

Depok

Depok is a city in West Java, Indonesia, originally established in the 18th century as a private agricultural estate by Cornelis Chastelein, a Dutch East India Company official. Historically significant for its early Christian community and unique social structure, it has transformed from a quiet settlement into a major university city and bustling satellite city of Jakarta. Today, it is known for its educational institutions, such as the University of Indonesia, and its rapid urban development.