The waste volume in Jakarta usually increases significantly ahead of Ramadan month. It also includes in hotel, restaurant, and cafe sectors.

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In order to anticipate the problem, Jakarta Environmental Agency is about to tighten waste management supervision for hospitality sector based on Governor Regulation No. 102/2021 about Waste Management Obligations in Areas and Companies and Regional Regulation (Perda) of Jakarta No. 3/2013 about Waste Management.

Jakarta Environmental Agency Head, Asep Kuswanto said Governor Regulation No. 102/2021 manages commercial areas, including hospitality, must sort and manage their own waste without relying on government services. He admitted to routinely conducting socialization and inspections to hotels and restaurants every week.

"I visit at least two hotels every week to ensure the regulation is enacted," he said, Thursday (2/27).

He added that the surge in consumption in restaurants and hotels during Ramadan has resulted in a significant increase in the amount of waste, especially leftover food and packaging. Therefore, the agency will tighten supervision and take action against those who do not comply.

According to him, the policy is already in accordance with Ministry of Environmental and Forestry that encourage more responsible waste management for business sector.

"We already gave them three years since the regulation was issued. Tighter supervision and sanction to be applied later," he admitted.

The agency appeals hospitality sectors to adapt with the regulation and prepare waste sorting facility, also cooperates with third party for waste processing.

"Hopefully the supervision will decrease the impact due to the waste increase during Ramadan month," he stated.