Kenanga II Waste Bank Provides Real Contribution

The Kenanga II Waste Bank in RT 01/08, Lebak Bulus Urban Village, Cilandak Sub-district, South Jakarta effectively manages inorganic waste into items with high economic value.

It is very effective in reducing household inorganic waste

Kenanga II Waste Bank Caretaker, Puji said, the waste bank that has been made for five years now has 40 active customers who regularly deposit waste each month.

"Our clients are actually more than that, but the most active or consistent among the founders of this waste bank are 40 residents," she expressed, Thursday (9/18).

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She explained that during a single weighing in the third week of each month, this waste bank can collect around 300-500 inorganic waste.

She added that the money from the weighing can be directly given, and there are also some that become savings to be withdrawn by the customer at a later date.

"Alhamdulillah (thank God), it is very effective in reducing household inorganic waste. Moreover, we have also been working with the Environmental Sub-agency so they can directly pick up the waste at the weighing location," she explained.

RW 08 Chair Lebak Bulus Urban Village, Hamzah, appreciates all the management and customers of Kenanga II Waste Bank who are very enthusiastic in addressing this household waste problem.

He added, this routine waste bank activity is a tangible manifestation of residents' commitment to sustainable environmental management that benefits themselves and those around them.

"Hopefully, this activity won't only impact the environment and economic development but also maintain good camaraderie and close ties among residents," he hoped.