BALINEWSID.COM, DENPASAR — The Bali Provincial Government has introduced a limited relaxation on the disposal of organic waste at the Suwung Final Disposal Site (TPA Suwung), following a meeting between the Bali Waste Self-Management Forum and Governor Wayan Koster along with related agencies.

Chairman of the Bali Waste Self-Management Forum, I Wayan Suarta, said that previously, the disposal of organic waste—especially wet organic waste—had been strictly restricted. The new policy offers a temporary solution to address the growing waste accumulation problem.

“We are now allowed to dispose of organic waste, both wet and dry, twice a week. The exact days have not yet been determined, but starting tomorrow, waste can be sent to the Suwung Landfill until July 31,” Suarta said after the meeting on Thursday (April 15, 2026).

According to him, the policy brings relief to waste transport operators who have struggled over the past two weeks due to the lack of disposal access. He expressed optimism that the measure will help reduce long queues of garbage trucks and ease waste buildup in communities, provided landfill operations run smoothly.

“If there are no operational issues, we believe the situation can be managed. The landfill is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., which extends service hours,” he explained.

However, Suarta highlighted several on-site challenges that could hinder waste disposal, including traffic congestion, damaged roads, and potential breakdowns of heavy equipment at the landfill.

“If everything runs smoothly and the weather remains supportive like it is now, we believe the disposal process will go well,” he added.

He also emphasized that, ideally, organic waste disposal should be carried out three times a week, considering that wet organic waste can quickly produce strong odors if left untreated.

“If wet organic waste is left for days, it will definitely cause a foul smell. We actually proposed three times a week, but after negotiations, it was agreed to be twice,” he said.

Suarta further noted that around 65 to 70 percent of Bali’s waste consists of organic material. Meanwhile, many processing facilities such as TPS 3R and TPST are still unable to optimally handle wet organic waste due to limited equipment.

“That has been the main issue—wet organic waste is not properly managed. At least now there is a temporary solution,” he stated.

Previously, the Bali Provincial Government had implemented a phased closure of the Suwung Landfill starting April 1, 2026, specifically for organic waste, while inorganic waste was still permitted.

The Ministry of Environment is planning a full closure of the landfill by August 2026.

With this new policy, authorities hope to temporarily ease Bali’s waste accumulation problem while awaiting a long-term solution from the government.