The Setu Pangarengan Area Continues to Be Plagued by Trash Despite Regular Cleanups.

Setu Pangarengan is a small, historic lake located in the Cirebon Regency of West Java, Indonesia. It is traditionally believed to be the sacred bathing place of Sunan Gunungjati, one of the revered Wali Songo (Nine Saints) who spread Islam in Java in the 15th-16th centuries. The site remains a place of spiritual significance and local pilgrimage.

Depok is a city in West Java, Indonesia, originally established in the 18th century as a private agricultural estate by Cornelis Chastelein, a Dutch colonial administrator. Historically, it was a unique Christian settlement where Chastelein freed his slaves and granted them land, forming a distinct community. Today, it has grown into a major university city and residential satellite of Jakarta, blending its historical heritage with rapid modern urbanization.

The Cipayung landfill, located in East Jakarta, Indonesia, was a major open dumping site that operated for decades, becoming notorious for its severe environmental and public health impacts. Due to these issues and its capacity being exceeded, it was officially closed in 2016, with waste management being redirected to more modern facilities. The site now stands as a stark reminder of the urban waste challenges faced by rapidly growing megacities.