Waste Sorting Habit Reaches 60 Percent in Denpasar, Bali

Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq announced that 60 percent of Denpasar’s population has demonstrated significant progress in waste sorting, marking a notable cultural shift in Bali’s approach to waste management.

The statement was made during a visit to the Kesiman Kertalangu Integrated Waste Processing Site (TPST) in Denpasar on Friday, April 17, 2026. The minister was accompanied by Bali Governor I Wayan Koster and Denpasar Mayor I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara.

According to the minister, more than 60 percent of Bali’s population has begun sorting waste at the source, with rates ranging between 60 and 70 percent in Denpasar and Badung areas. He described this achievement as a “remarkable cultural leap” that reflects the collective effort of government officials, traditional village leaders, and the broader community.

“Building the habit of sorting waste is not easy, but Bali has shown significant progress,” Nurofiq stated. He emphasized that this progress stems from coordinated action across all levels of Balinese society.

The minister highlighted that waste management in Bali Province, particularly in Denpasar and Badung, is currently under the joint supervision of the Ministry of Environment and the Bali Provincial Government, in accordance with Law Number 18 of 2008 on Waste Management. This law mandates that governors oversee the implementation of waste management policies in their regions.

With waste sorting rates reaching 60 to 70 percent, local governments are now considered necessary to implement minor criminal sanctions for individuals who fail to sort their waste or litter carelessly. The minister argued that such measures are essential to protect disciplined communities from the actions of those who do not comply.

The Kesiman Kertalangu TPST has been operating optimally since its establishment in 2021. Its current processing capacity is approximately 60 to 80 tons per day, with plans to increase capacity to 200 tons per day by June 2026.

The minister urged continued efforts to sustain and improve waste sorting practices, calling the current momentum a foundation for long-term environmental sustainability in Bali.