Munjirin Encourages Government and Residents to Implement Waste Sorting

The East Jakarta Mayor, Munjirin, led the weighing of inorganic waste sorted by State Civil Apparatus and Individual Other Service Providers (PJLP) throughout Duren Sawit District at the East Flood Canal (KBT) Water Gate, Malakasari Urban Village.

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The activity collected approximately three tons of inorganic waste. The waste was then sold to PT Morego, located at the Ciracas Plastic Recycling Center (PDUP).

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Munjirin stated that this inorganic waste weighing activity is part of a waste reduction initiative involving all civil servants in East Jakarta. The activity takes place every Friday, with weighing locations moving throughout each district.

"I urge this movement to continue to be expanded. This will set an example and encourage broader public participation," he said, Friday (10/30).

He added that people who are aware of reducing waste can bring sorted inorganic waste to the weighing location every Friday according to the schedule agreed upon by the district and urban village heads.

In addition to increasing awareness of waste sorting, this movement is also expected to reduce the volume of waste disposed of at final processing sites.

"A similar initiative was previously launched in Makasar District and is now being implemented in Duren Sawit District. I hope other districts will soon participate so that the inorganic waste collection movement can be widespread and sustainable in East Jakarta," he hoped.

Meanwhile, Head of Duren Sawit District, Kelik Sutanto said the collection of inorganic waste involving all ASN and PJLP is the first step in building a culture of sorting waste within the government environment.

He added that the movement would be further expanded by inviting residents and private institutions to participate.

"All elements of society, from government elements, residents, to business actors are expected to contribute to collecting inorganic waste every week," he emphasized.