Five jumbo-sized biopore holes have been constructed in Gunung Urban Village, Kebayoran Baru District, South Jakarta, as part of the Jaga Jakarta Bersih and Waste Sorting initiative. The program is aimed at reducing the volume of waste sent to the Integrated Waste Processing Facility in Bantar Gebang. Secretary of Gunung Urban Village, Fahrul Hertanto, stated that unmanaged waste could eventually overwhelm the landfill and create serious environmental consequences. The initiative reflects growing concern among local authorities regarding long-term waste management sustainability in Jakarta.
Fahrul Hertanto explained that the five jumbo biopore holes were built collaboratively by residents and Public Infrastructure and Facilities Handling officers. Two holes were constructed in Neighborhood Unit 06, another two in Neighborhood Unit 08, and one more within the Gunung Urban Village office area. According to him, the construction process is relatively simple, making it feasible for wider implementation across residential communities. The local administration hopes that the initiative will encourage broader public participation in environmentally responsible waste practices.
The program also emphasizes the importance of household-level waste separation, particularly for organic and food waste. Fahrul encouraged residents to adopt new habits by sorting waste directly from their homes in order to reduce the burden on Bantar Gebang. He estimated that if implemented on a large scale, waste sorting and biopore usage could reduce garbage disposal to the landfill by as much as 50 percent. This approach highlights how community-based environmental initiatives are increasingly being viewed as practical solutions to urban waste challenges.
In addition to waste management efforts, the local government has also planted 100 productive trees, including banana, cassava, and sweet potato plants, to strengthen neighborhood food resilience. Fahrul expressed hope that the crops would begin growing within the next three months and eventually provide alternative food sources for residents. Meanwhile, Head of Neighborhood Unit 08, Dirwantoro, described the jumbo biopore program as an effective measure for addressing local waste issues. He noted that many residents previously disposed of mixed waste without separation, prompting authorities to intensify public education and expand the biopore initiative further.
Alexander Jason – Redaksi
