Jakarta Association of Independent Area Waste Transport Entrepreneurs (APPSARI) conducted meeting with Jakarta Environment Agency, Tuesday (8/6).

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The meeting discussed Jakarta Governor Decree No 102/2021 about Waste Management Obligations in Areas and Companies which emphasize that waste management in commercial areas is managed independently by the person/company responsible for the area, so that it is no longer handled directly by the Environment Agency with APBD subsidies.

Jakarta Environment Agency Head, Asep Kuswanto, said APBD subsidies are allocated for waste management in public facilities and middle and lower middle class residential areas only. It means APBD subsidies are more targeted.

He added that, those who responsible for commercial areas have limited ability in managing waste because it is not their main business. So the independent area waste transportation service provider has a very strategic role in providing this waste transportation service. It is also expected to develop into a waste management service, not just a waste transportation service.

"It's APPSARI's strategic role in realizing Jakarta Global City which the waste is managed excellently," he added.

Jakarta APPSARI Head, Barmen Sijabat, stated this association tries to assist Jakarta Provincial Government in managing waste in commercial area.

"So that local governments are able to focus on managing waste in public facilities and middle and lower middle class residential areas," he stated.