Bantargebang landfill

Indonesia is transitioning 343 landfills, including the methane-emitting Bantargebang landfill near Jakarta, from open dumping to controlled systems to reduce pollution and curb methane emissions. Waste pickers like Nur Wencih, who rely on recyclables for income, face uncertain futures as the new policy aims to separate organic and recyclable waste for processing.

Indonesia is transitioning Bantargebang landfill, its largest, from open dumping to a controlled system to reduce methane emissions. Waste pickers like Nur Wencih face uncertain futures as the new policy prioritizes organic and recyclable waste separation. The site, a major methane emitter, will shift to cover waste with tarps and soil, aligning with global climate efforts.

Indonesia is transitioning its largest landfill, Bantargebang, from open dumping to a controlled system to reduce methane emissions, impacting waste pickers like Nur Wencih. The government plans to shut down open-dumping operations at 343 sites nationwide, focusing on methane reduction as part of climate efforts. Bantargebang, a major global methane emitter, is being covered with tarps and soil under the new plan.

Indonesia plans to transition its largest landfill, Bantargebang, from open dumping to a controlled system to reduce methane emissions, impacting waste pickers like Nur Wencih who rely on the site. The government aims to shut down 343 open-dumping sites nationwide, promoting waste separation and sanitary landfill practices to curb global warming.