As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change
Summary
Indonesia plans to close many open garbage dumping sites starting August 1 to reduce methane emissions and improve how waste is managed. This change will affect people who collect recyclable materials from landfills, such as those working at the Bantargebang landfill near Jakarta.Key Facts
- Indonesia aims to reduce methane gases by closing open dumping sites for trash.
- The new rules will restrict landfills to only hold leftover waste that cannot be recycled or reused.
- The changes start on August 1, 2026.
- Bantargebang is Indonesia’s largest landfill located near the capital, Jakarta.
- Many people, called waste pickers, earn money by collecting recyclable items from the landfill.
- Some waste pickers worry the new rules might threaten their jobs and income.
- The government is trying to improve waste management for environmental reasons.
- Photos show waste pickers working and garbage trucks unloading trash at Bantargebang.
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