Pluit Sorting House Optimizes Source-Based Waste Management

Efforts to manage waste at its source via the 'Sorting House' at the Pluit Ward Office are being ramped up.

We can produce around 75 to 100 kilograms of organic fertilizer monthly

According to Achmad Faizal, Head of Pluit Urban Village, the initiative aligns with Governor’s Instruction No. 5/2024 on waste sorting at the source.

As part of the effort, PPSU workers are deployed to collect organic and inorganic waste from main roads to local neighborhoods.

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"While the program was already in place, a lack of resources hindered its effectiveness. Since two months ago, we’ve been scaling up the Sorting House by collaborating with PT PLN, which has supported us with equipment and technical training," he expressed, Tuesday (7/28).

Faizal detailed that the organic waste gathered by PPSU workers is transported to the facility for composting. Additionally, materials that still have functional value are recovered and processed to be repurposed.

The facility now boasts a plastic shredder, two composting units, and three compost bins. Three to five PPSU workers operate the equipment on a daily rotation.

"The output consists of solid compost and liquid organic fertilizer. We can produce around 75 to 100 kilograms of organic fertilizer monthly," he added.

He mentioned that the compost is used to maintain the greenery around the office grounds, specifically for the 'Family Medicinal Garden' (TOGA), fruit plants, and other greenery.

Besides fulfilling internal requirements, the office gives the fertilizer away for free to local citizens.

"Our fertilizer isn't just for our own use; residents can also benefit from it at no cost," he added.

He expects that ramping up the Sorting House operations will cut down the amount of organic waste ending up at the Bantargebang Landfill. At the same time, the initiative aims to boost public awareness regarding waste segregation at home.

"I hope that organic waste is no longer seen as mere trash that piles up, but as something that can be transformed into useful resources for the public and the environment," he added.

Meanwhile, a local resident from RW 02, Pluit, Agam (37) admitted that he has been well-informed through community outreach regarding household waste segregation.

In his view, turning organic waste into compost is a fantastic innovation because it not only aids greening initiatives but is also useful for the public.

"I'm fully behind this waste-sorting-at-the-source initiative. My hope is for this program to be sustainable, so our neighborhood stays clean, green, and healthy," he said.